The Latest Breaking News from Austin

America’s Fastest-Growing Suburbs With Home Values Under $500K in 2025

A surprising Georgia suburb takes first place.

GOBankingRates · Aug 21, 2025

Texas is cleared to use its new congressional map in 2026. How does gerrymandering impact Texans?

From urban cores to rural regions, Texans' needs differ. Experts say districts encompassing geographically distant communities will dilute their voices.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025

US college declines to oppose Trump travel ban after Iranian students’ plea

Letter called on University of Texas at Austin to denounce ban on Iranians and take ‘immediate legal action’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025

Judge appoints receiver to sell off Alex Jones's Infowars assets to help pay Sandy Hook families

A state judge in Texas has appointed a receiver to take over and sell conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars assets

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

'Got Some Dog to Him': Former Texas Star Matthew Golden on the Arch Manning Fans Don't See

Golden shared what it was like to play with the nation's most famous QB2 during his season in Austin.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 14, 2025

Casar, Doggett would run for same Austin congressional seat under GOP map, setting up clash of generations

The contest would unearth brewing Democratic tensions over age and experience, forcing Austin politicos to choose between two well-liked progressives.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 14, 2025

Christopher McQuarrie to be honored with 2025 Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award at Austin Film Festival

It has beeb announced Christopher McQuarrie will be honored with the 2025 Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award at the Austin Film Festival.

BANG Premier · Aug 13, 2025

Texas Republicans and Democrats, locked in redistricting battle, weaponize flood response

With Democrats’ walkout over redistricting bringing the House to a standstill, both parties are accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 12, 2025

Before killing 3 in a Target parking lot, suspect had many run-ins with Texas police

Records show the accused 32-year-old gunman who opened fire in a Target parking lot in Texas, killing two adults and a child, has a history of arrests for domestic violence and assault

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025

Victims of ‘random’ shooting at Target in Texas identified as grandfather with 4-year-old granddaughter and store worker, police say

The victims of suspected shooter Ethan Nieneker, 32, who opened fire at a Texas Target Monday afternoon, have been identified, police say

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025