Barbie fans can visit the doll collectors convention through Saturday and shop limited-edition merchandise or the public doll show in Austin

The Texas Volts close their AUSL series against former Longhorn Reese Atwood and the Carolina Blaze on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Nationwide Democrats are outraising Republicans, but it might matter less this year.

Six weeks before the University of Texas begins its fall semester, its new Department of Social and Cultural Analysis still lacks a permanent home and a clear identity.

No windows, no porch, no problem. That's the motto for Austin's unique "Stealth House." One Austin architect says this unusual house could change the way cities think about single-family living. bit.ly/4ydpfmG

The former Austin school district teacher was sentenced for receiving and possessing child pornography.

Investigators released new findings from the June plane crash near Laredo that killed Capital Factory founder Joshua Baer.

One of Austin’s most famous Tex-Mex restaurants has filed plans to renovate its South Lamar Boulevard location.

Sandy's Hamburgers turns 80 this year. Here's how the Barton Springs Road burger stand became one of Austin's oldest and most beloved restaurants. bit.ly/4b6QqWH

See which Austin employers made U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For rankings.

Ted Cruz told guest host Gov. Greg Abbott that the Texas U.S. Senate race could be decided by 1 or 2 points. bit.ly/4vjiX2h

At just 1,100 square feet, the contemporary courtyard house was built on a leftover sliver of land.

Tropical downpours are possible this weekend in Central Texas as a weak atmospheric disturbance moves in from the south.

Barton Springs didn't change. The vibes did.

Mayor Kirk Watson already has one World Cup plan: Don't run out of beer. bit.ly/4ftfwRV

Sandy's Hamburgers turns 80 this year. Here's how the Barton Springs Road burger stand became one of Austin's oldest and most beloved restaurants.

Northbound Interstate 35 is closed at Ronald Reagan Boulevard after a Friday morning crash. Drivers should expect delays.

Texas football's Arch Manning ranks high on my list of the top 2026 college football QBs — but not No. 1. But he remains one of my two Heisman Trophy favorites

Former Texas coach Mack Brown praises Steve Sarkisian's approach to NIL compared to other programs like Texas A&M and Florida State.

Camp officials say the incident happened off-site, involved no campers and will not disrupt summer operations.

Texas men's basketball landed 2027 recruit Marcus Spears Jr. Thursday, who reclassified to 2026. He joins his sister, Cari Spears, a UT volleyball player.

Caitlin Clark didn't ask for any of this, but U.S. lawmakers have decided to butt in on WNBA games, writes our sports columnist.

Former Texas coach Mack Brown praises Steve Sarkisian's approach to NIL compared to other programs like Texas A&M and Florida State.

APD officials identified Minor Garcia, who was found dead in his truck.

Camp officials say the incident happened off-site, involved no campers and will not disrupt summer operations.

For more than 25 years, Texas leaders have built one of the nation’s most aggressive school accountability systems. Yet evidence increasingly suggests the system is better at measuring problems than solving them, writes guest columnist David DeMatthews. bit.ly/44hpijT

A federal appeals court declined to let students intervene in the lawsuit ending Texas Dream Act tuition benefits.

The Democrat builds on his early fundraising momentum while the Republican says his totals shows he is uniting his party in the competitive statewide race. bit.ly/4yfgW9Z

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk went on national radio to pitch a timeline for creating data centers in Earth orbit — even as challenges to the idea are mounting. bit.ly/4eVfGkQ

U.S. Customs and Border Protection argues the latest security measures are necessary to crack down on border crossings in what they call “an area of high illegal border entry.” But the numbers tell a different story, guest columnist Dominic Scicchitano writes. bit.ly/4pwdG6t

Before becoming one of Austin's most desirable areas, East Austin was home to generations of Black and Brown families who built communities despite hardship. Now many who made it what it is can no longer afford to stay, writes guest columnist Michael A. Davis. bit.ly/3QMbk6x

One of Austin's best restaurants for more than a decade, chef Michael Fojtasek's Michelin-starred Olamaie, closing permanently.

The King and Queen of Sixth Street were regular fixtures in downtown Austin during the 1990s. Here's how they helped "Keep Austin Weird." bit.ly/4pfkW6z

The company achieved a key milestone, sustaining a stable nuclear chain reaction by a July 4 deadline set by the Trump administration as part of a push to revive nuclear energy in the United States.

Austin reached 100 degrees later than usual in 2026. See how this summer compares with the city’s hottest years on record.

Several restaurants that helped shape Austin’s dining identity over the past decade have closed their doors, even as a fresh crop of ambitious newcomers has arrived. bit.ly/44kcCZC

After the Texas legislature passed House Bill 1935 back in 2017, it removed most restrictions on carrying blades, including swords.

After school closures left them uprooted, Austin ISD families spent the spring semester searching for a new home and a sense of stability. bit.ly/3QK1QZt

Thursday is likely our last chance to reach the triple digits before a pattern change brings cooler temperatures and increasing chances for rain.

Texas piggybacks on an FTC case to secure $13 million from Walmart over alleged Spark Driver tip and pay deception. The retailer did not admit wrongdoing.

The University of Texas junior represented San Antonio before taking home the Miss Texas USA crown.

Connor Murphy, an influencer with ties to Texas, reportedly drowned in Thailand.

Austin fire officials said the fires were at an illegal dumping ground on Moore Road.

Austin ISD plans to sell two properties and find other uses for several other schools closed this year.

Hutto athlete Jaiden Fields said Tuesday after he committed to Oklahoma that he's a longtime Texas fan. The 2027 three-star now joins the Longhorns' rivals.

Following a deadly ICE shooting in Houston, Austin activists are demanding city and Travis County officials to end immigration enforcement cooperation on public property.

Few living souls have seen the secret vault in the basement of the Texas Capitol. Statesman columnist Michael Barnes recently got rare access inside, and the history behind why it was built is even wilder than the vault itself. Take a peek inside. bit.ly/4puFbxf

After four years of college basketball, Chendall Weaver joins a lawsuit against the NCAA to try and play another year.

Two Texans will join the cast of the 28th season of "Big Brother."

Connor Murphy, an influencer with ties to Texas, reportedly drowned in Thailand.