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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Austin Mayor Kirk Watson held a press conference Friday to discuss a new deal with Southwest Airlines and its expected impact on the city. The deal, approved ...

Austin has signed off on an incentive package worth up to $5.5 million to support a major expansion by Southwest Airlines, the latest move cementing the carrier’s growing presence in one of its ...

AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, Austin city leaders approved a deal with Southwest Airlines to expand its footprint at the Austin airport and create new local jobs. The plan gives Southwest $2,750 per ...

At dusk, when the patio lights came on and the after-dinner crowd showed up, things got interesting at Butler Pitch & Putt. And, nursing my IPA on a warm spring evening in downtown Austin, I sat at a ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For over six decades, Ballet Austin’s production of “The Nutcracker” has been a must-see tradition during the city’s holiday season. This year marks the 63rd annual performance, ...

The Texan capital marches to its own beat, from nightly bat-spotting to food trucks that rival fine-dining restaurants. This quirky vibe is what makes it so magnetic. Even though Austin was, until ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — When responding to reports of a sinkhole Thursday, workers with the city of Austin say they discovered raccoons. “[Raccoons] can have healthy habitats in underground infrastructure and ...

The Austin metro housing market shows a striking disconnect between aggressive price reductions and selling pace. See how it compares to state and national trends. AI Summary The Austin-Round Rock-San ...

There’s no denying that an Austin tech scene, which has been simmering for decades, has reached a boiling point in the past few years. As of 2023, tech jobs accounted for 16 percent of all jobs in ...

A proposed tax hike before the city on Tuesday has become a referendum on governance in the fast-changing Texas capital. By J. David Goodman Reporting from Austin A referendum in Austin, Texas, on ...

Austin’s barbecue joints remained on the map Tuesday as the Michelin Guide revealed its Texas honorees. While no new Austin restaurants were added to the Michelin list this year, the city’s top ...