Entertainment

Longhorns bolster WR room with veteran transfer
January 30, 2026
Another veteran is joining an increasingly impressive wide receiver room. Sterling Berkhalter announced Friday that he is transferring to Texas. Source link
UT program fuels Austin's tech boom with new ventures
January 30, 2026
The University of Texas' Discovery to Impact program is helping to foster the next wave of startups in Austin, with the city becoming a hub for technology and entrepreneurship....
2 men sentenced in connection with West Campus burglary
January 30, 2026
Two men were sentenced in connection with a West Campus Airbnb burglary that occurred in Sept. 2025. Source link
183 North project Phase II: Northbound direct connector with MoPac to open Jan. 31
January 30, 2026
The northbound connector ramp between U.S. 183 express lanes and MoPac Expressway/Texas State Highway Loop 1 will open Saturday, January 31, according to officials with the 183 North Mobility...
Austin overnight cold weather shelters open again tonight — who staffs them?
January 30, 2026
The city of Austin has activated overnight cold weather shelters every night for a week now as a winter storm rolled through Central Texas and temperatures continue to drop...
Legendary actress Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
January 30, 2026
Renowned actress Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71, according to multiple reports. Source link
'It wasn't about the scale:' Austin moms find community, mental health benefits through strength training
January 30, 2026
A 2024 study shows women who strength train lower their risk of death and see benefits faster than men. Source link
$100 more on your property tax bill? City of Austin produces draft bond recommendation
January 30, 2026
City of Austin staff released a 2026 bond draft recommendation last week, indicating what the city may be looking to prioritize in a potential ask of taxpayers later this...
Federal judge blocks death penalty for Luigi Mangione 
January 30, 2026
A federal judge dismissed some of Luigi Mangione’s charges on Friday for allegedly gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, preventing prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Mangione will still stand trial on...
CapMetro buses to offer tap-to-pay options
January 30, 2026
CapMetro announced it would offer tap-to-pay options on all buses starting Feb. 1. Source link
Delta to launch new seasonal route from AUS to Asheville this summer
January 30, 2026
Delta Air Lines will add another new nonstop from Austin in June, adding to a handful of new seasonal service scheduled to begin this summer. Source link
Woman defends home from intruder in Manor Friday morning
January 30, 2026
The Manor Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Friday morning, which resulted in one person being in critical condition. Source link