The Latest Breaking News from Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — Six years of demanding repeal of the “tampon tax” haven’t worked. So Texas activists appear poised to try a new tack — mounting a lawsuit to build pressure on lawmakers.

A man was killed in a drive-by in Austin.

The 24-year-old man was in the 4900 block of West Walton Street when a white SUV drove by and someone from inside fired shots.

DALLAS — Austin, Texas-grown company Yellowbird Foods launched a new spicy wing sauce called Bliss & Vinegar, which was featured on season 16 of the viral YouTube show, “Hot Ones.”

U of C researchers found that those who took part in READI Chicago were two-thirds less likely to be arrested for a violent crime and nearly 20% less likely to be shot themselves than other at-risk residents of the South and West sides.

The Q1 2022 Shareholder Deck document reveals plans for Gigafactory Texas to produce Model Ys with non-structural packs featuring 2170 cells later this year.

American Campus Communities Inc. (NYSE: ACC), the Austin-based developer and owner/manager of student housing communities, has been acquired by Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (“BREIT”), a non-listed real estate investment trust owned by Blackstone Inc.

AUSTIN, Texas — More than 200 state troopers will need to slim down by year’s end or face discipline under a controversial policy the Texas Department of Public Safety is enforcing to limit the size of officers’ waistlines.

OPINION: Marc Marquez revealed in Austin he was up against a 'lack of confidence and motivation', his own 'fear' and precarious physical condition after another injury layoff. His starring return, making a remarkable comeback from a disastrous start, will remain forever in the history books of a MotoGP world championship…

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott maybe had to dodge some rotten grapefruits — a few, lofted from normally friendly faces in the gallery.

The 2022 PGA Professional Championship is being held April 17-20, at the Omni Barton Creek Resort.