The Latest Breaking News from Austin

Editorial: Austin’s wrongheaded guaranteed income experiment

The best of intentions aren’t enough to turn a bad policy into a good one.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Jordan Addison Visits Texas As He Weighs Transfer Options

The 2021 Biletnikoff Award winner and top transfer target took a trip to Austin on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · May 10, 2022

UFC Austin gets Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon rebooking

Three days after it was removed, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon is back on the promotion's schedule – and they'll still fight in front of a crowd.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 10, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott sparks backlash with talk of rolling back free school for immigrant kids

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott has infuriated immigration advocates and educators by suggesting Texas may challenge a longstanding U.S. Supreme Court decision that says states and localities can’t bar unauthorized immigrant children from attending public schools.

Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022

NetEase expand into the US with their first studio, Jackalope Games

Jackalope Games will be based out of Austin, Texas and have “creative freedom and funding to create incredible new games” according to the press release.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022

Chicago family history fuels Saba’s new, nostalgic album

Rapper from Austin shaped the ‘Few Good Things’ songs by talking to grandfather about his experiences and sensing ‘a stronger connection’ to himself.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2022

Report: Spurs Request to Play in Austin, Mexico Raises Local Concerns

San Antonio appealed Bexar County to play home games in Austin and Mexico City next season.

Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2022

If Roe v. Wade falls, are LGBTQ rights next?

AUSTIN, Texas — A leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming opinion on abortion says that the rights to gay marriage and same-sex partner intimacy may be safe — but only for now.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

Diet tips during cancer treatment

AUSTIN, Minn. ― People eat to fuel their body. This gives patients strength and stamina to power through the day.

Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022

Why Did Pandemic Authorities Treat Tattoo Shops Like Titty Bars?

"Government restrictions came in, which literally shut us down," says Paul Smith, who co-owns Red Stag Tattoo in Austin, Texas.

Reason · May 2, 2022