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New home sales up in Austin region in May, but outlook for the year dims
Sales of new homes in the Austin area ticked up 4.1% in May compared with April, new figures show. But as builders struggle to move inventory in the face of higher interest rates, a rising supply of newly constructed homes is dimming the outlook for the rest of the year. That's according...
'Dear Evan Hansen' Broadway star Ben Platt heads to Austin with Honeymind concert tour
We live in an age when we watch Broadway stars grow up before our very eyes. And before we know it, they turn into the kind of adept TV, movie, concert and recording artists whose early accomplishments seem like mere promises of the full-throated triumphs to come. ...
Austin native organizing hurricane aid in Caribbean in aftermath of Beryl
Daniel Perry is currently a medical student at St. George's University on the island of Grenada, previously attending Vista Ridge High school in the Austin area. After Hurricane Beryl hit Grenada, Perry organized over 50 people to provide disaster relief.
Chef Mashama Bailey Is Closing Her Two Austin Restaurants
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. Co-founders and business partners chef Mashama Bailey and Johno Morsiano are going to be closing their only Texas restaurants this summer in downtown Austin. Southern restaurant Diner Bar and casual cafe the Grey Market will have their last days inside the Thompson Austin hotel at 500 San Jacinto Boulevard on Sunday, July 14.
The Stampede: Resetting the big board after a rough start to Texas football recruiting in July
It wasn't the start to July Texas football fans wanted, but there's still plenty to be optimistic about when it comes to Texas football's 2025 recruiting efforts. It is only July 8, after all. Here, Horns247 does its best to reset the big board after some key misses (and gets) on the recruiting trail in recent weeks. Take a look!
Dog dies after swimming in Lake Travis, LCRA tests algae
Biologists are testing algae from Lake Travis following the death of a dog on the Fourth of July. LCRA said on Friday, they received a report about a dog that died on Thursday after it swam near Point Venture in Lake Travis. Samples of algae and water were taken from...
How do hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean?
AUSTIN (KXAN) — They’re the most powerful storms on the planet: hurricanes. These tropical cyclones have caused multiple disasters and devastated coastal communities. In this First Warning Weather University lesson, chief meteorologist Nick Bannin explores how a tiny storm off the coast of Africa can grow into a destructive storm.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in east Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle Sunday night in east Austin. Austin-Travis County EMS said it happened just after 10 p.m. on East Riverside Drive, near the intersection of Woodland Avenue and Willow Creek Drive. Officials said an adult was taken to Dell Seton...
Deadly crash involving motorcycle in northwest Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — Authorities are investigating a deadly crash between a motorcycle and a vehicle that happened Sunday night in Northwest Austin. First responders reported the crash happened just before 10 p.m. at the intersection of West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive. They said one adult died at the...
Bobby Petrino Putting Aggies Stint to Good Use with Texas QB Recruits
For Arkansas football to reach true relevance in the new era of the 12-team college football playoff, there’s no recruiting ground more important than Texas — especially given its difficulties closing on top in-state talent. Historically, the Lone Star State has been a key source of players for...
Austin Water tees up to propose rate increases to Council
Austinites can prepare to add their water bill to the list of services getting increasingly more expensive, as a proposal for hikes in utility rates makes its way through City Council’s pipeline. The proposal, which Austin Water unveiled early last week, would see residential rates increase by 9.5 percent...
Developer expects to reach agreement for Crestview project this fall
The firm selected to lead in the redevelopment of a former utility yard in Crestview doesn’t expect the city’s recent changes to land use for transit-oriented developments to impact its plans for the site that has long been earmarked for substantial new housing. In May, the Austin Housing...
Family Owned Texas Ranch Near Austin On Sale For $11.9 Million
A Huge Ranch Near Austin That's Been Owned By One Family For Over A Century Is On The Market. Texas has LOTS of land for sale as you probably know but its rare that you see something like this: A family owned property with its own lake and so much more!
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