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At the Texas AFL-CIO, a Changing of the Guard in a Time of Growth

“No one has done more than Rick Levy for the modern-day labor movement in Texas.”

Texas Observer

Tesla Is Finally Letting Robotaxis Drive Solo In Austin. Now Comes The Hard Part

The automaker has started testing robotaxis without human safety drivers on board after years of promises.

InsideEVs

Enforcement of Texas’ “bathroom bill” draws challenges as colleges, cities implement new policies

In its first week, one group’s test of the new restrictions was met with ID checks at women’s restrooms at the Capitol while the Austin City Council moved to circumvent the law's intent.

The Texas Tribune

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Southwest Airlines will bring 2,000 new jobs to Austin as city works to expand crowded airport

Austin and the state offered the Dallas-based airline a package of economic incentives totaling $19.5 million to locate a new crew base at Austin’s airport.

The Texas Tribune

Why Austin Continues to Draw Thousands: Growth, Jobs, and Lifestyle

Over the past several years, few American cities have seen the explosive growth and migration appeal of Austin, Texa

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‘The two girls nowhere to be found’: Austin man sees two Walmart shoppers filming Angel Tree shopping video. Then he finds their full cart—abandoned

Influencers head to Walmart to participate in the retailer’s Angel Tree holiday giving campaign. However, one Austin, Texas, shopper believes some TikTokers may be pretending to participate.

The Mary Sue

His Son-In-Law Lost $60K Day Trading And Maxed His Daughter's Credit Card. 'Didn't Know Until Her Credit Score Tanked'

Jeff from Austin thought his daughter had done everything right with her finances. She followed the baby steps, built an emergency fund, contributed to her retirement account and kept a strict budget. But a recent call to “The Ramsey Show” revealed how one hidden decision by her husband turned their…

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Family of student deported to Honduras say they were targeted by ICE agents

Father of student detained at Boston airport on her way to visit family in Austin, says agents showed up at Texas home

The Guardian - US

State Sen. Sarah Eckhardt announces run for comptroller, dropping congressional bid

The Austin Democrat said she wants to tackle waste and fraud as a watchdog over the state budget. She will retain her Senate seat if she loses.

The Texas Tribune

Who Is Michelle Randolph? Source Claims Glen Powell's Romance Is 'Very New' But Not Yet Exclusive

Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph spark dating buzz after being seen dancing in Austin, with sources calling their romance 'very new' and still casual.

International Business Times UK

Mom Of Late Cheerleader Refuses To Accept Cops’ Ruling After They Found Crucial Clue On Her Phone

“There was foul play ! Those girls know something so called friends and boyfriend !” the mother said after her daughter’s body was found on the pavement.

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A 74 year-old woman distributed 150,000 doses of fentanyl in the mail in ‘side hustle’ to pay for her meds

The elderly woman sent more than 1,000 parcels suspected to have contained illegal drugs, with a raid on her Austin home uncovering 18,000 pills

The Independent UK

SXSW announces opening night film

Get ready, it’s almost time for the yearly film and TV festival! 2026 marks a special year for the Austin-based event, as it celebrates its fortieth year. And today it announced that NEON’s I Love Boosters, the latest film from visionary filmmaker Boots Riley, will make its World Premiere as the…

The Mary Sue

Student describes ‘horror show’ ICE deportation to Honduras at Thanksgiving

Any Lucia López Belloza, 19, was detained at Boston airport while on the way to see family in Austin for a surprise trip

The Guardian - UK

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Texas Observer

Remembering David Richards, 1933-2025

“If there’s anything good in Texas—academic freedom, labor, voting rights, education, politics—his litigation facilitated it."

Budget and the Bees

8 U.S. Cities You’ll Regret Not Buying a Home In Right Now

Real estate is all about timing. Everyone wishes they bought in Austin ten years ago. You can’t change the past. However, you can spot the next boomtown.

International Business Times UK

Texas A&M Student's Mother Hints at Foul Play After Police Noted 'Suicide' As Cause of Death

Brianna Aguilera was found lifeless after attending a tailgate party the night before and a good Samaritan spotted her near an apartment complex.

International Business Times UK

GoFundMe for Brianna Aguilera Surges Past $20K as Family Demands Answers

Brianna Aguilera's family has raised over $20,000 via GoFundMe while demanding a full investigation into the Texas A&M student's death following a UT rivalry game tailgate in Austin.

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Benzinga

A Bay Area Couple Earning $210K Say Moving To Austin With No State Tax Should Make Them Feel 'Richer' — But Yet They Break Even

A move from San Francisco to Austin with the same six-figure salary and no state income tax sounds like the sort of upgrade that should make a family feel instantly "richer." For one couple earning $210,000, the numbers told a different story. Their spreadsheet confused them enough to take the…

Sports Illustrated

Steve Sarkisian Fires Back at ESPN’s Desmond Howard Over Speculation About Texas Job

As Desmond Howard was taking out the garbage on Monday, he decided to drop a small bomb on Austin in the process. In a quick video posted to social media, Howar

Benzinga

Her Dad's A Financial Advisor And She Has A Master's In Economics, Yet Her Finances Are Such A Mess That An Auditor Asked Her If She's Dumb

A 26-year-old woman from Austin, Texas, with two degrees in economics and a father who works as a financial advisor, stunned viewers of the “Financial Audit” show when she revealed she spends hundreds more than she earns every month, has no real budget, and didn’t understand that a gig platform’s…

The Texas Tribune

The 2025 Texas Tribune Festival in photos

Images from this year's festival, which ended Saturday in Austin.

The Mary Sue

‘They think they were fake pictures’: Power window salesperson gives 2.5-hour pitch to Austin woman instead of ‘free quote.’ Then the homeowner checks her email

An Austin, Texas, homeowner gets a knock at her door from a Power window salesperson who says they’re working in the area. However, she quickly regrets agreeing to their offer of a free quote.

The Mary Sue

‘He started raising his voice at my dad’: Mexican-American woman goes to Austin Home Depot with her dad. Then a worker intervenes

A Mexican-American woman said she åçwitnessed racism firsthand when she went into a Home Depot with her visibly Hispanic father.

Marie Claire

Thanks to a New Collaboration With Aston Martin, Elemis Forges a Dewy New Path in Formula 1

The new partnership just touched down in Austin, Texas.

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