The City of Austin is preparing for a large number of people to take to the streets this weekend as part of nationwide anti-ICE protests.

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin is set to receive some money from the federal government. According to a memo from city staff, the city will receive $1.6 million from the Federal Agency of Emergency Management (FEMA) as reimbursement for debris cleanup following the 2023 ice storm.

The Statesman has gathered 9 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in the Austin area.

City leaders held a press conference at Austin City Hall Thursday morning about the city’s preparations ahead of protests planned for the weekend. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis spoke at the 10:30 a.

A new state law will go into effect in Texas that makes it easier for car owners to get permanent metal license plates: The new law, House Bill 718, was actually passed by the 88th Legislature in 2023,

A large crowd of people gathered at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Monday in solidarity with those protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Los Angeles, according to organizers. Read

The timing for the Austin, Texas launch could change as Tesla is being “super paranoid about safety,” Elon Musk said.

Texas DPS said the protest started peacefully, but that some protestors began to engage in unlawful activity, including graffiti, upon reaching the J.J. Pickle Federal Building.

Texas had a ton of talented recruits in Austin for visits last weekend. Blue-chip edge Jamarion Carlton was present, and the Longhorns dazzled him.

Statewide and in Austin, the newly released high school-level STAAR scores show students improved in Algebra scores, but saw slight declines in

The Austin City Council approved a zoning change for Anderson Square, near Anderson Lane and North Lamar Boulevard. The shopping plaza is currently home to a bingo hall and a pink gorilla statue that sits outside the hall.