Uber Wants To Win The Autonomous Vehicle Race. So It's Betting On All Of The Horses [Update] The company has made deals with some 20 different self-driving startups around the world. But can it catch Waymo? InsideEVs · Feb 24
Why James Rodriguez Isn’t Playing for Minnesota United vs. Austin FC The Loons have not set a debut date for the Colombian superstar. Sports Illustrated · Feb 21
Austin Tax Vote Could Raise Prices for Customers — What to Watch You have watched your favorite local Austin spots raise their prices over the last year, and you know exactly how much harder it is to enjoy a night out on Sixth Street. Between rising rents and labor costs, the small businesses you love are already hanging by a thread. Now,… Budget and the Bees · Feb 20
Architecture Shaped by Nature: Inside the Austin Home Designed Around a Protected Oak This Austin-based new home was 'entirely driven' by a protected oak on the land, and the results are a masterclass in easy-going elegance in a storied, character-rich space Homes & Gardens · Feb 20
Tesla hails the arrival of its first Cybercab – meanwhile, its Robotaxis are crashing four times more than human drivers Would you trust Tesla's Cybercab when its Robotaxi business is posting crash data like this? TechRadar · Feb 20
Judge declares 4 men once wrongfully accused in brutal 1991 murders innocent This declaration of ‘actual innocence’ could prove crucial for the men and their families should they seek financial compensation for years spent incarcerated The Independent UK · Feb 19
Men once wrongfully accused of Austin yogurt shop murders seek formal exoneration A Texas judge is set to consider a formal declaration of innocence for the men who were wrongfully accused of murdering four teen girls at a yogurt shop in Austin in 1991 The Independent UK · Feb 19
I’m a Real Estate Investor: These Are the Worst Cities To Buy Property Right Now Elevated home prices, high property taxes and weak cash flow could make these housing markets risky for investors right now. Find out where to avoid now. GOBankingRates · Feb 18
How to have the perfect weekend in Austin, Texas From magic swimming holes to two-stepping with cowboys, Claudia Cockerell has a cut out and keep guide to the Texas capital Evening Standard · Feb 18
In upcoming elections, Republicans have a Texas problem — and so do Democrats With less than nine months until the midterm elections, Donald Trump's party is in trouble. The president's policies and actions are unpopular, Republicans keep losing special elections, and now even have to defend once-solid seats in Congress. One state has become a focal point: Texas. Euronews · Feb 14
In Senate Democratic primary fraught with racial tensions, Black voters could be decisive Jasmine Crockett has built enormous enthusiasm among Black voters based in part on her reputation as a fighter, while her opponent in the Texas primary, James Talarico, has struggled to win their support. The Texas Tribune · Feb 13
Former Elon Musk lawyer emerges as frontrunner in GOP primary for Michael McCaul’s congressional seat Ten Republicans, including Trump-endorsed attorney Chris Gober, are competing for the red-leaning 10th Congressional District in Central Texas. The Texas Tribune · Feb 12
The Business Advantages of Outsourcing Commercial Cleaning Services in Austin, TX Learn how outsourcing commercial cleaning services in Austin, TX improves productivity, enhances brand image, and reduces cost. inkl · Feb 11
Spate of Austin lake deaths is ‘consistent’ with other cities as cops temper ‘serial killer’ theories At least 38 bodies were found in or around Austin's Lady Bird Lake between 2022 and June 2025 The Independent UK · Feb 10
Texas Observer · Feb 4 When Local Police Collaborate with ICE, Children Pay the Price I know exactly what message the recent deportation of an Austin mom and her 5-year-old sends to kids. They learn that calling 911 is dangerous.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 3 Introducing the Tribune’s spring fellows Our fellowships are valuable learning experiences, providing part-time work in the spring and fall semesters and full-time positions over the summer break.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 3 Texas Supreme Court primaries: Who is running and what to know The high court, currently made up entirely of Republicans, decides some of the most consequential cases impacting everyday Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s four seats on the 2026 ballot.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 31 Texas lawmakers: Cannabis is here to stay. And we will regulate the market in 2027. Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin this week to discuss the future of the market. “We almost have to take it on,” a Republican state House member said.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 31 Hundreds of Texas public school students walk out to protest ICE killings Some students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.
The Mary Sue · Jan 30 Austin baker turns her back while setting up wedding cake. Then the mother of the bride grabs a spatula: ‘This is super insulting’ When you’re involved in the wedding business, there’s no doubt you’ll find yourself in the middle of some kind of dispute. It’s a high-stress event, where emotions also tend to run high.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 29 This newspaper publisher is challenging her fellow Republicans to do better for rural Texas Suzanne Bellsnyder used to work for Republicans in Austin. Now she’s challenging them to do better for rural Texas, where she lives and operates two newspapers and a growing Substack newsletter.
Texas Observer · Jan 28 Austin’s Willy Baltazar Is a Man of Many Masks From Veracruz to Texas, he keeps a centuries-old tradition alive.
Barchart · Jan 27 As Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi Launch Draws Scrutiny, Consider Buying These 2 Robotaxi Stocks Instead Tesla’s robotaxi hype meets reality checks, boosting interest in GOOGL and AMZN as long-term autonomous growth plays.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 27 New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.
GOBankingRates · Jan 24 24 Housing Markets Lost Value in 2025 — 2026 Will Be Better Austin, Texas, and Tampa, Florida, led 24 major metros with falling home prices in 2025. Zillow predicts only 12 markets will decline in 2026.