Why Houston's bid for an NHL expansion team is different behind Dan Friedkin's 'persistent approach', Austin

Actor Charles Melton gets emotional over historic Emmy nod

Charles Melton rose to fame on The CW’s “Riverdale” and received praise in 2023’s comedy/ thriller “May December.” He’s back ...

Weekend check: 3 things to do in Central Texas this weekend

Looking for weekend plans?With the last weekend of summer break upon us, here are three family-friendly events happening ...

Houston's Crystal Ballroom closes, leaving couples scrambling for new wedding venues

Mindy Escobar knew exactly what she wanted in a wedding venue — and she found it in the Crystal Ballroom in downtown Houston.

Fantasy Fastlane: Austin Dillon eyes rare Richmond feat

See fantasy advice as the NASCAR Cup Series returns to Richmond with just three regular-season races remaining (Sat., 7 p.m.

Popular bar in Austin's Red River Cultural District to close this month

The club in Austin's Red River Cultural District was a popular gathering space for members of Austin's queer community, among ...

Austin Weekend: PCX Austin, parade at capitol, and Austin FC

Several community events are scheduled in Austin over the weekend of August 15 and 16, including a free screening of Wicked ...

4 artsy spots to visit in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, recently dubbed ‘Soul City’

From a renovated concert auditorium to a youth urban design group, these arts spaces are contributing to the neighborhood's ...

Forget Austin: This Hill Country destination was named Texas' prettiest town, see why

Architectural Digest named this Hill Country destination the "prettiest town" in Texas. Here's why it earned the title.

Austin Stowell Almost Said ‘No’ To Playing Gibbs In NCIS: Origins, And I Was Surprised About Why

NCIS: Origins is headed back to the 2026 TV schedule for Season 3, meaning Austin Stowell is back in the saddle once again as ...

Chicago’s Austin neighborhood was christened ‘Soul City.’ It’s still waiting for its landmark.

Exciting things are happening in Austin. But the delay over a promised archway symbolizes how bureaucratic transformation can ...

“You’re no Texan”: Fans slam Matthew McConaughey over not speaking out against the Big Bend border wall

Failure to Launch actor Matthew McConaughey is facing heat for not speaking out against the Trump administration’s new border ...

Why Houston's bid for an NHL expansion team is different behind Dan Friedkin's 'persistent approach'

The NHL says Dan Friedkin has brought an unusual persistence in the bid for an expansion team in Houston or Austin, with a decision expected in December.

‘We answer the call’: Law enforcement personnel, public mourn slain Las Vegas officer

Austin “Zade” Abdelnabi will be remembered for many things, according to those who knew and loved him. The slain Las Vegas ...

TEA rule narrows Austin ISD’s options to avoid state takeover

School districts will only be able to erase the history of a failing school by closing it unless they move students to an "A" ...

Austin’s pop-up wave grows, from roaming matcha carts to apartment ramen nights

Austin entrepreneurs are embracing low-cost pop-ups, from vintage markets to ramen shops, to build community, reduce risk and ...

AK Dear Injury Is a Tough Blow for Alabama, but It Could Open the Door for Another Crimson Tide RB

A promising sophomore’s momentum stalls following a scrimmage setback, forcing Kalen DeBoer to accelerate the development of fresh talent within the Crimson Tide’s revamped backfield rotation.

Grassroots fury with transmission plan on display at electric regulators

A growing number of landowners and lawmakers are calling for the Public Utility Commission to delay a $15 billion electric ...

Austin police video shows officer, armed man exchange gunfire in North Austin

Neither Austin police officer Stephen Abbott nor the suspect, identified by police as 36-year-old Gregory Lane, was injured.

Mike D’Antoni, who coached the Houston Rockets to new heights, to join Naismith Hall of Fame

The mind behind “seven seconds or less” revolutionized NBA basketball with a style that teams have either sought to replicate ...

Austin's Ryan Lund hopes to follow in skates of D-1 hockey playing dad

Pressure? Ryan Lund knows what it's like to play under pressure. When you grow up in Warroad, the son of a former Warriors star-turned-Division I hockey player, and you have the size, ability and look ...

UT Austin plans massive overhaul to core curriculum

A task force called for making the university's general education more narrow and focused on topics such as Western civilization and broad U.S. history.

Matthew McConaughey Reveals His One Regret from the Early Days of His Career

Matthew McConaughey says he wishes he had “been embarrassed” more as a young film student and in his early acting career in a ...

University Of Texas Unveils Complete Overhaul Of Its Core Curriculum

The University of Texas-Austin will redo its core curriculum, focusing on foundational courses in arts and humanities, social ...

What makes new Texas linebacker Rasheem Biles special? It's more than football. Just ask his mom

Biles can cover, stop the run and rush the passer. His biggest impact, though, may come from the foundation he built for ...