City Life

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Voting News

Texas civil rights groups file suit against restrictive new voting law Texas civil rights groups file suit against restrictive new voting law By Teresa Gubbins

9.10.21  |  3:25 pm

A coalition of community and civil rights groups in Texas has filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott and company ...

Cutting-edge company

California knife maker carves out future headquarters in Austin suburb California knife maker carves out future headquarters in Austin suburb By John Egan

9.9.21  |  2:27 pm

Southern California-based Cangshan Cutlery Co. plans to move its global headquarters to Leander in 2023, with the potential of employing ...

NEVER FORGET

5 ways to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in Austin 5 ways to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in Austin By Chantal Rice

9.8.21  |  2:58 pm

The 20th anniversary of the September 11 tragedy will be observed this Saturday. And though Patriot Day calls more for ...

prepping parents

Texas experts share back-to-school tips for a safe and healthy year Texas experts share back-to-school tips for a safe and healthy year By Darla Guillen

9.7.21  |  3:35 pm

We’re at the start of a new school year, the time when parents, teachers, and children are still transitioning ...

Love of labor

Texas clocks in among 5 hardest-working states in America, study shows Texas clocks in among 5 hardest-working states in America, study shows By John Egan

9.6.21  |  9:01 am

With a nod to disco diva Donna Summer, Texans work hard for the money. A new study from personal finance ...

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

Austin RV marketplace rolls out temporary housing to hurricane victims Austin RV marketplace rolls out temporary housing to hurricane victims By Chantal Rice

9.3.21  |  12:09 pm

In the wake and catastrophic damage of one of the worst storms to hit the Gulf Coast in recent times ...

Highway Headache

Controversy brews over plans for I-35 expansion in Central Austin Controversy brews over plans for I-35 expansion in Central Austin By Bryce Newberry, KVUE

9.2.21  |  2:01 pm

KVUE — Tensions are rising over the Texas Department of Transportation's $4.9 billion plan to overhaul Interstate 35 through ...

Say it ain't so, Joe

Austin podcaster Joe Rogan taking anti-parasite drug to treat COVID-19 Austin podcaster Joe Rogan taking anti-parasite drug to treat COVID-19 By John Egan

9.2.21  |  8:58 am

Joe Rogan, the multimillionaire Austin podcaster who has been a vocal COVID-19 vaccination skeptic, says a controversial anti-parasite drug is ...

new texas laws

Here are all the new laws taking effect in Texas on September 1 Here are all the new laws taking effect in Texas on September 1 By ABC13 Staff

9.1.21  |  12:42 pm

September 1 sees a host of new laws taking effect in the Lone Star State. From starting Sunday Funday two ...

Check It Out

Texas is expanding access to medical marijuana. Do you qualify? Texas is expanding access to medical marijuana. Do you qualify?

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8.31.21  |  12:00 pm

On September 1, 2021, patients suffering from any stage of cancer and battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be able ...

State of the City

Affordability, diversity are Austin’s next big challenge, mayor says Affordability, diversity are Austin’s next big challenge, mayor says By John Egan

8.31.21  |  9:04 am

As Austin copes with COVID-19, homelessness, policing, and other in-the-moment concerns, affordability and diversity represent the city’s “next biggest ...

Foster heroes

Austin shelter needs fosters for pets evacuated from hurricane’s path Austin shelter needs fosters for pets evacuated from hurricane’s path By Maeve Ashbrook, KVUE

8.30.21  |  12:45 pm

KVUE —  Austin Pets Alive! is in need of foster families after taking in an overflow of pets due to Hurricane ...

Boost of Equity

Austin City Council pushes for equitable COVID-19 booster shot plan Austin City Council pushes for equitable COVID-19 booster shot plan By KVUE Staff, KVUE News

8.27.21  |  9:00 am

KVUE — On Thursday, August 26, the Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution that calls on City staff to come ...

Hot diggity dog!

Adored local dog kitchen and spa unleashes new shop in North Austin Adored local dog kitchen and spa unleashes new shop in North Austin By Chantal Rice

8.26.21  |  1:15 pm

Hey, Austin, happy International Dog Day! Feel like you’ve got your own shaggy-dog story unfolding before your eyes? Want ...

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS

Austin hosts open homes to Afghan refugees with help from Airbnb Austin hosts open homes to Afghan refugees with help from Airbnb By Chantal Rice

8.26.21  |  10:32 am

As turmoil and a pained mass exodus continue in Afghanistan amid the U.S. withdrawal, one company is offering up ...

Safety on the Forty Acres

UT Austin classes resume with no mask requirement amid COVID-19 surge UT Austin classes resume with no mask requirement amid COVID-19 surge By Bryce Newberry, KVUE

8.25.21  |  10:48 am

KVUE — The University of Texas at Austin is back in session for the fall semester Wednesday, August 25. In-person classes ...