The Latest Breaking News from Austin

Well-known West Side house staying, but distinctive pink trim is going

The 19th century Victorian house will lose its status as the ‘candy house’ but will remain a testament to another era of Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2022

Bisexuals not covered by federal employment protections, Texas plaintiffs argue

AUSTIN, Texas — A hardline Christian activist and an evangelical church in North Texas are arguing that federal employment protections for LGBT workers don’t apply to bisexuals.

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022

They saved to buy their own mobile homes. Then the land beneath them was sold to an investor.

Mobile homes are a vital source of affordable housing for around 2 million Texans. But as Texas cities grow, many mobile home parks are being closed and redeveloped, pushing out longtime residents.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 27, 2022

Man dies after explosion at Austin apartment building

The cause of the blast was determined to be the “ignition of natural gas,” fire officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022

Woman stabbed to death, man critically wounded in Austin

The man found found in an apartment in the 5200 block of West Crystal Street, and the woman down the street, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2022

Where is Beto O’Rourke’s best chance to beat Greg Abbott? Not in North Texas, poll says

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has a double-digit lead over Beto O’Rourke in North Texas in the race for governor, according to a breakdown of voters in a new poll from The Dallas Morning News and the University of Texas, Tyler.

Tribune News Service · Sep 23, 2022

Man shot to death at Austin gas station

Marvell Ward was at the gas station in the 5300 block of West Chicago Avenue when two males approached him and opened fire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022

Kamala Harris to headline Texas Democratic Party fundraiser one month before midterm election

The Oct. 8 event in Austin will mark the Biden administration’s highest-profile political appearance in Texas since President Joe Biden and Harris took office.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2022

When Texas students campaigned for a more diverse history course, they got a lesson in politics

Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive social studies curriculum this year. Instead, the board delayed their scheduled update until at least 2025.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2022

Food giveaway by LGBTQ youth group in Austin aims to sow goodwill among neighbors: ‘Community is community’

An Austin community center for LGBTQ youth of color gave away 110 bags of fresh produce to address food insecurity while building relationships within the neighborhood.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2022