Nearly 5,000 Austin Energy customers lose power in Central, Northwest Austin

Austin Energy reports nearly 5,000 customers are without power in Central and Northwest Austin as crews investigate outages near Brentwood and Northwest Hills. Restoration expected by 3:30 p.m.

Austin and Dallas rank among most affordable cities in the world

A little more than a year after Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared the city was in an "affordability crisis," a new study says it's since become one of the most economical major metros in the world.

Sports commentator Emily Austin kicks off podcast in hopes of 'open dialogue' for athletes to express politics

Emily Austin used to stick to sports, but after shifting her focus to politics, she is now hoping to bring the worlds together in a brand new podcast.

UIL football: Austin-area game predictions for Week 9, including Westlake vs Lake Travis

The Texas high school football season is in the thick of district play. Here are Week 9 picks for the Austin area from the American-Statesman staff.

Patriots' Austin Hooper turns to local artists for "My Cause, My Cleats" design

On the second floor of a South End bookstore, two artists sat down at a table and assessed their blank canvas: A pair of cleats for Patriots tight end Austin Hooper.

Affordable housing project The Avenue opens in Austin

The building, formerly known as The Carter, is expected to be move-in ready by Nov. 15, with rents ranging from $1,400 to $1,600.

Comedian Preacher Lawson revealed as secret savior for Winter Park’s Austin’s Coffee

The nationally known comic, who honed his style at the local java joint, is 1 of 3 new owners planning to reopen the beloved shop on West Fairbanks Avenue near I-4.

Austin is No. 1 buyer’s market in U.S.; Redfin ranks San Antonio No. 6

With 130% more sellers than buyers, Austin leads a Texas-heavy top 10. Nationally, buyers saw the biggest September discounts since pre-pandemic 2019.
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