EducationUT Austin engineers develop jacket that harvests drinking water from air
Engineers at UT Austin have created a jacket that collects drinkable water from air moisture using advanced textiles. The innovation offers potential benefits for people working or traveling…
Local GovernmentAustin business community supports stroke awareness with B.E. F.A.S.T. initiative
Real EstateAustin tech engineer opens cat lounge and wine bar after leaving corporate career
CommunityCapMetro to open two new Park and Rides with launch of Rapid 800 and 837 lines
NewsSouth Austin third grader competes in national student contest to meet Bill Nye
OpinionOPINION: Texas should lead the nation on drug price accountability
EducationAdriana Gloria named principal of Lagos Elementary School in Manor ISD
Local GovernmentPease Park Conservancy responds to fire that destroyed Malin’s Fountain sculpture
NewsSight Sound Soul returns to AccessU with multi-sensory art and music event
CommunityCapMetro opens new Bikeshare station at St. Edward’s University campus
Austin ISD transitions to Diligent Community as BoardDocs is discontinued
Austin ISD will switch from BoardDocs to Diligent Community for managing board documents beginning in July. The new system aims for better accessibility for families as part of…
Pease Park playground named finalist in Austin Chronicle Best of Austin 2026 poll
Pease Park playground has been named a finalist in the Kid's and Family Category of the Austin Chronicle's Best of Austin 2026 Reader's poll. Community members are encouraged…
Austin ISD outlines steps to address $181 million budget deficit
Austin ISD faces a $181 million budget deficit for next school year and plans significant staffing adjustments alongside property sales and departmental cuts. Superintendent Matias Segura says efforts…
OPINION: The Texas magnet: Why America’s builders are choosing Texas
You can learn a lot about the direction of the American economy by watching where its most successful people choose to live and build. Right now, that direction…
Austin ISD offers in-person registration support for 2026-27 school year
Austin Independent School District is providing in-person registration help this summer at multiple locations for families enrolling students for the upcoming school year. Sessions cover full service needs…