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The 2025 Texas Tribune Festival in photos

Images from this year's festival, which ended Saturday in Austin.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 16, 2025

‘They think they were fake pictures’: Power window salesperson gives 2.5-hour pitch to Austin woman instead of ‘free quote.’ Then the homeowner checks her email

An Austin, Texas, homeowner gets a knock at her door from a Power window salesperson who says they’re working in the area. However, she quickly regrets agreeing to their offer of a free quote.

The Mary Sue · Nov 15, 2025

‘He started raising his voice at my dad’: Mexican-American woman goes to Austin Home Depot with her dad. Then a worker intervenes

A Mexican-American woman said she åçwitnessed racism firsthand when she went into a Home Depot with her visibly Hispanic father.

The Mary Sue · Nov 14, 2025

A '$5 Million Decision’ Brings Scottish-Style Links Golf to Texas

Thanks to the vision and creativity from Scottish architect David McLay Kidd, a new private club near Austin, Texas, brings the feeling of golf’s homeland to the Lone Star State.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2025

'They Were Sitting There for 5 Minutes:' Austin Woman Narrowly Avoids T-Bone Crash. Then She Realizes It's a Setup

An Austin woman was driving home from work when a black car suddenly pulled directly into her path. The incident left her shaken and other drivers stunned by her evasive maneuver—but the real shock came when she learned this might be part of a growing trend targeting drivers across the country.

Motor1 · Nov 7, 2025

Texas voters said no to property tax hikes this week, as Republican leaders signal more cuts ahead

Even voters in Austin, one of the state’s most liberal cities, shot down a measure to raise property taxes.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 6, 2025

Billionaire Jeff Yass gives $100 million to University of Austin for free tuition

Yass, a school voucher supporter and an influential figure in Texas politics, said the only condition for the gift was for the school not to receive government funding.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 5, 2025

Judge tosses Blake Lively’s claims against social media guru after Justin Baldoni lawsuit ends

A judge ruled that Austin-based social media operative Jed Wallace cannot be sued in New York

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

I Asked ChatGPT for 5 Cities Where You Can Get Rich Without a College Degree

College isn't the only path to wealth. Here are the best U.S. cities to make six figures without a college degree — and they may even reward a head start.

GOBankingRates · Nov 5, 2025

Can Oscar Piastri stop the rot at F1's Brazil GP?

After leading Lando Norris by a handsome margin, Piastri is now chasing both his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate and his own best form in Brazil

Motorsport · Nov 5, 2025