Current editorial archive
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Austin FC names Jim Curtin as next head coach
Jim Curtin will take over Austin FC after the MLS season ends in December. Interim coach Davy Arnaud will stay in charge through the rest of 2026.
Austin's Mexican American Cultural Center reopens after renovations
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center reopened Saturday after three and a half years of work. The updated center adds galleries, classrooms, a teaching kitchen, green space and a shaded plaza.
UT Austin funds 11 early research projects
UT Austin awarded New Directions in Research seed grants to 11 faculty projects. Each grant provides up to $60,000 for early work meant to support future outside funding bids.
UT Austin looks back at the Main Building's Life Science Library
A new campus history piece focuses on the Life Science Library on the second floor of UT Austin's Main Building. The space opened in 1934 as part of the original library building and remains a major stop on campus tours.
Austin new-restaurant watch: oysters, bakeries, sushi, and Thai food
Eater Austin's May 2026 heatmap gives local diners a concrete weekend shortlist: seafood in Holly, bakeries downtown and on South Lamar, sushi on Rainey, and Thai food on South Lamar.
Austin civic watch: housing, transit, and city-service notices
Austin Monitor and City of Austin notices help residents track council, housing, mobility, utilities, and public meetings before a deadline slips by.
Where Austin Chinese families can find community resources
Texas Capital News, Austin's Asian American Resource Center, and the Greater Austin Asian Chamber give readers a grounded starting point for events, services, and business networks.
Austin travel and campus notices for families and students
AUS, UT Austin, and KUT updates help families plan airport pickups, move-ins, campus changes, weather, utilities, and local transportation.
Austin Chinese community life guide lists local resources
A 2024 Austin Chinese community life guide giving Chinese-language readers a local directory-style resource for Austin families and newcomers.
Austin Chinese-American Network reports first 2018 board meeting
Austin Chinese-American Network’s board meeting, including community service, Lunar New Year programming, education work and Chinese civic participation.
Austin Chinese families lead Westwood Taste of Asia cultural fundraiser
Austin Chinese families and ACAN members helped lead Westwood High School’s Taste of Asia fundraiser, with Chinese culture displays, performances and donations.
ACAN education event brings parenting speaker to Austin Chinese families
an Austin Chinese-American Network education event for Chinese families, with a Texas tour speaker discussing parenting and engineering-family experiences.
Austin Chinese-American Network hosts photography salon
an ACAN photography salon for Austin Chinese community members, with local photographers sharing technique and community learning.
Austin Chinese-American Network crawfish picnic builds community ties
ACAN’s crawfish picnic, a social gathering designed to strengthen ties among Austin Chinese-American Network families and friends.
Austin growth brings tech investment and daily pressure
Austin’s expansion is tied to large technology investments, new residents, UT Austin and SXSW. Housing costs, traffic and public infrastructure are the main strains for local residents.
Flash flood warnings cover parts of Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties
Heavy rain prompted flood alerts across the Austin area Friday evening. Warnings included parts of Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties, with a wider watch in effect for Travis, Hays and Williamson counties.
KUT starts summer reading bingo for Austin readers
KUT is running a summer reading bingo challenge through Aug. 26. Participants can use books to complete prompts and earn small prizes tied to Austin events and partners.
Micholandia plans East Austin dessert shop
Micholandia is preparing a new Austin location at 2115 Riverview Street. The Mexican dessert shop is aiming for an early August opening if permits stay on track.
Texas pet owners watch for screwworm risk
A confirmed New World screwworm case in a South Texas calf has led to a quarantine zone near La Pryor. Pet owners should watch wounds closely because dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and other warm blooded animals can be affected.
Austin ISD community pushes back on cuts affecting 558 positions
Austin ISD is weighing cuts to staff, programs and transportation as it works to reduce a possible $181 million deficit for the 2026 to 2027 school year. Teachers, parents and staff asked trustees Thursday night to reconsider how the cuts are being made.
Texas softball wins second straight NCAA title over Texas Tech
UT beat Texas Tech 4 to 1 Thursday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, sweeping the Women's College World Series finals. A free welcome home celebration is set for 7 p.m. Friday at McCombs Field.
Casa do Brasil plans Round Rock restaurant
Casa do Brasil is planning a Round Rock location at 4000 E Palm Valley Blvd. Construction is scheduled to start June 10 and finish Sept. 1.
Two UT architecture professors mark 50 years in the classroom
Larry Speck and Michael Garrison have each spent five decades teaching at the UT Austin School of Architecture. Their work connects campus education with buildings, design practice and environmental research across Austin and beyond.
Sprouts plans first Hutto store for 2028
Sprouts Farmers Market is planned for the northeast corner of SH 130 and Highway 79 in Hutto. The store is scheduled to open in 2028 after construction planned from September 2026 to February 2028.