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Austin housing market’s hot price surges show signs of cooling off Austin housing market’s hot price surges show signs of cooling off By John Egan

9.17.21  |  2:47 pm

Finally, some good news for the Austin area’s housing market: It’s calming down. In August, home sales declined ...

Getting schooled

UT Austin hooks No. 10 ranking among nation’s best public universities UT Austin hooks No. 10 ranking among nation’s best public universities By John Egan

9.17.21  |  12:56 pm

The University of Texas at Austin has hooked a new spot in the undergraduate rankings of the nation’s top ...

Hot properties

This Austin-area suburb is No. 1 in the U.S. for risk of extreme ... This Austin-area suburb is No. 1 in the U.S. for risk of extreme heat By John Egan

9.17.21  |  10:57 am

To be sure, the housing market in Williamson County is hot, as it is throughout the Austin metro area. In ...

OUT OF THE WOODS

Austin furniture brand shines light on new nature-inspired collection Austin furniture brand shines light on new nature-inspired collection By Chantal Rice

9.17.21  |  9:15 am

Austin’s treasured designer and wholesaler of chic home furnishings has taken a cue from Mother Nature with its latest ...

Grim statistic

Texas outpaces nation for COVID deaths, Washington Post study shows Texas outpaces nation for COVID deaths, Washington Post study shows By John Egan

9.16.21  |  3:40 pm

A new data analysis puts Texas’ COVID-19 death toll in a harsh light. The analysis of federal data, published September ...

ROOMS WITH A VIEW

European-styled hotel checks into Southwest Austin with stunning views European-styled hotel checks into Southwest Austin with stunning views By Chantal Rice

9.16.21  |  2:03 pm

With the goal of redefining the hospitality landscape in Southwest Austin — and boasting the sweeping Hill Country views to boost ...

Nonstop News

Austin airport takes off with 9 new nonstop flights from Southwest Austin airport takes off with 9 new nonstop flights from Southwest By Arden Ward

9.16.21  |  12:32 pm

Attention, Austin travelers: Southwest has big plans for ABIA in 2022. On September 16, the Dallas-based airline announced a big ...

Big Savings

Where to find move-in ready homes in Dripping Springs and beyond Where to find move-in ready homes in Dripping Springs and beyond

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9.16.21  |  11:45 am

If you've been looking for a new home that's ready for move-in this year, look no further than ...

THE SHOW MUST GO ON — SAFELY

Austin’s premier venues steal the show with cornucopia of fall events Austin’s premier venues steal the show with cornucopia of fall events By Chantal Rice

9.16.21  |  11:13 am

As autumn begins to unfurl in Austin, (hopefully) cooler temps are also ushering in some new events, films, and offerings ...

Groceries on the move

Walmart selects Austin as first city for self-driving delivery service Walmart selects Austin as first city for self-driving delivery service By John Egan

9.16.21  |  9:14 am

Attention, Walmart shoppers in Austin. Your order soon could be delivered by a self-driving vehicle. On September 15, Walmart, Ford ...

Weekend Event Guide

Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend Here are the top 5 things to do in Austin this weekend By Paige Turner

9.16.21  |  6:00 am

Endless entertainment opportunities are on the calendar in the days ahead. Celebrate four years of Still Austin Whiskey Co., or ...

KEEP AUSTIN WHEELED

NASCAR accelerates to Austin for second-annual race weekend at COTA NASCAR accelerates to Austin for second-annual race weekend at COTA By Chantal Rice

9.15.21  |  2:07 pm

Despite torrential rains dousing fans and making waves (somewhat literally) for the drivers during its inaugural appearance in Austin this ...

olympians stand strong

Texas Olympics icon Simone Biles and teammates testify before Congress Texas Olympics icon Simone Biles and teammates testify before Congress By ABC13 Staff

9.15.21  |  12:51 pm

Texas-based Olympics superstar Simone Biles and fellow Olympian McKayla Maroney ripped the FBI and the Justice Department in Senate testimony ...

Peek Inside

Get all the details on The Domain's first high-rise apartment building Get all the details on The Domain's first high-rise apartment building

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9.15.21  |  12:00 pm

Sleek, sophisticated, and modern, The Bowen is the very definition of chic living in Austin. It's also the first ...

MORE MUSIC NOTES

Singer-songwriter Molly Burch romances the Mohawk, and more live music Singer-songwriter Molly Burch romances the Mohawk, and more live music By John Laird

9.15.21  |  10:39 am

We’ve arrived at the midway point of September, which means — believe it or not — weekend one of the Austin ...

Cutting-edge timber

Innovative timber project roots in East Austin with offices and lofts Innovative timber project roots in East Austin with offices and lofts By John Egan

9.15.21  |  9:20 am

A Houston real estate investor and developer will incorporate mass timber, a category of building materials that’s growing in ...

Is it 5 o'clock yet?

Austin drinks in ranking as top happy hour town in Texas, says study Austin drinks in ranking as top happy hour town in Texas, says study By John Egan

9.14.21  |  3:35 pm

Happy hours in Austin are practically as popular as brisket from Franklin Barbecue or queso from Kerbey Lane. So it ...

EVOLVING FOR THE FUTURE

Austin company makes colossal move to resurrect extinct woolly mammoth Austin company makes colossal move to resurrect extinct woolly mammoth By Chantal Rice

9.14.21  |  2:14 pm

In a move that may conjure up fanciful thoughts of a particular Steven Spielberg film, a newly launched bioscience and ...

Bare Your Sole

Outdoor footwear brand Chaco buses into Austin on shoe-repair tour Outdoor footwear brand Chaco buses into Austin on shoe-repair tour By Melissa Gaskill

9.14.21  |  12:31 pm

Plenty of Austin feet walk around in classic Z Sandals from Chaco Footwear. The web-strapped shoes handle all the things ...