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Tesla’s Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Hits Austin September 3

Tesla’s two-seat Cybercab without a steering wheel joins existing Model Y Robotaxis in Austin while regulations and wider public access still lag behind.

Motor1 · Aug 24

Abbott's H-1B Teacher Ban Would Hit Texas's Most Latino Districts Hardest

Abbott wants Texas lawmakers to bar H-1B visa holders from public schools, a plan that would hit Dallas, Houston and Alief ISD hardest.

Latin Times · Aug 23

In 1988, a Texas man began wiring discarded objects together behind his small home; decades later, more than 60 tons of junk had become a walk-through cathedral

Vince Hannemann, an innovative artist, founded the Cathedral of Junk right in his South Austin backyard. This awe-inspiring three-story structure showcases thousands of discarded materials, embodying the essence of waste-based art. Since its inception in 1988, it has transformed through the years, overcoming city challenges to remain a cherished local…

The Times of India · Aug 23

Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here

Raphael Warnock, Kevin Stitt, Dolores Huerta, Maggie Haberman and other prominent voices in American political and civic life join us in Austin next month

The Texas Tribune · Aug 18

Tesla’s Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Could Hit Austin Streets This Month as Elon Musk Ramps Up Robotaxi Push: TSLA Stock Down 1.38% (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The story has been refreshed with the latest market price action and a revised headline.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Elon Musk's Tesla Reportedly Targets Late August for Cybercab's Austin Rollout, With Staff Riding First

Tesla plans to launch its autonomous Cybercab in Austin, Texas, starting with employee trials. The initiative aims to integrate driverless vehicles into public roads, enhancing future revenue and profitability.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Austin man sees Sam’s Club selling Rotisserie Ribs for $16.98. There’s one problem as the first try immediately makes him hesitate: ‘Look at that’

Not perfect.

We Got This Covered · Aug 17

Can Austin break the costly cycle of homelessness, jail and crisis? A new program aims to do that.

Austin's No Wrong Door initiative targets a costly cycle of homelessness and arrests by connecting people with long-term support.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 17

Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps

Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 17

Only four riders on the current grid have yet to win a MotoGP race

Ai Ogura's recent victory at the Dutch Grand Prix leaves only four riders on the grid without a premier class win, with Pedro Acosta’s case the most striking one

Motorsport · Aug 15