News

Video from Austin, Texas misrepresented as 'clashes in Los Angeles' during immigration protests
Days of street protests in Los Angeles against immigration raids have seen some scuffles with law enforcement, but a video ...
Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice to chair AI Task Force
A former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice will chair a task force to “guide the safe, ethical, and effective use of ...
Celebrate Juneteenth in Central Texas with 9 family-friendly events across the Austin area
The Statesman has gathered 9 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in the ...
KUT4d
Texas National Guard ready to respond to protests in Austin this weekend
Troops have already been deployed to Los Angeles and San Antonio. Nationwide protests are planned for Saturday.
Elon Musk slates launch of Tesla robotaxi service in Austin, Texas for June 22
The timing for the Austin, Texas launch could change as Tesla is being “super paranoid about safety,” Elon Musk said.
UT-Austin President Must Face Claims by Pro-Palestine Student
A student suspended from the University of Texas at Austin for organizing and participating in a pro-Palestine protest on ...
Surveillance video shows fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at Texas track meet, officials say
Frisco school district in Texas confirms surveillance footage of Austin Metcalf's fatal stabbing at a track meet; 17-year-old ...
TIMELINE: How long did it take Austin Energy to restore power after the May 2025 microburst?
Data from Austin Energy shows a peak of 72,506 customers were without power at 7:56 p.m. on May 28. That’s approximately 12.8% of all customers.