The Latest Breaking News from Austin

Man fatally shot on street in Austin

The man, 40, was shot about 7:50 p.m. in the 4700 block of West Harrison Street.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2022

Even without Big 12 title game, Texas’ season represents ‘progress as a program’

AUSTIN, Texas — Late in Texas’ 38-27 victory Friday over Baylor, the crowd that remained at Royal-Memorial Stadium offered a spontaneous salute.

Tribune News Service · Nov 26, 2022

Texas Democrats ask hard questions after midterm election losses

AUSTIN, Texas — High-ranking Texas Democrats have sought to numb acute pain from a drubbing they took in this month’s midterm election by accentuating the positive:

Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022

Conor McGregor's teammate Dillon Danis punched by Jake Paul sparring partner after attacking KSI at weigh-in

The Bellator welterweight and friend of Conor McGregor was in Austin, Texas amid reports that he may be the YouTube star's next opponent

Irish Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

Lawsuit seeks to reverse FDA approval of abortion-inducing pill mifepristone

AUSTIN, Texas — Abortion opponents on Friday asked a federal court to yank federal approval of a pill used to end pregnancies.

Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022

Greg Hardy weighs in 94lb heavier than boxing rival Hasim Rahman Jr

Former UFC and NFL star Hardy was drafted in as a late replacement for Rahman Jr's fight in Austin, Texas this weekend - and tipped the scales considerably heavier than his opponent

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

Boy, 16, shot in the leg in Austin

The teen was outside in the 1500 block of North Lockwood Avenue when someone approached and fired shots just before noon, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

Big-box supermarkets, small local farmers around Chicago have struggled to work together

Here are some of the reasons why ambitious plans to connect big grocers to small farmers have withered — and what the farmers are doing now.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

Scott Burns: Want to feel good about America? Take a look at the worldwide stock market

I’m sitting under the thatched roof at Austin’s Hula Hut restaurant. The day could not be better. The Hula Hut is perched over the water, upstream from Lady Bird Lake. It’s far from the traffic noise of downtown Austin, bathed in what must be generations of laidback light.

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

Obamacare discrimination protections don’t apply to LGBT patients, Texas judge rules

AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Biden administration cannot prohibit doctors from denying certain medical care based on a patient’s sexual orientation and gender identity.

Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022