So in 1839, after Mirabeau B. Lamar became president of Texas, the capital was moved to a Central Texas settlement on the Colorado River named Waterloo, later renamed in honor of Stephen F. Austin.

The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated the Texas Capitol on Saturday after it said a “credible threat" was directed ...

So in 1839, after Mirabeau B. Lamar became president of Texas, the capital was moved to a Central Texas settlement on the Colorado River named Waterloo, later renamed in honor of Stephen F. Austin.

A massive crowd of protesters against President Trump filled the Texas state Capitol in Austin, hours after the grounds were ...

I call it the "Mall of Texas." After all, the new pedestrian park that runs from the Capitol grounds to the University of Texas campus belongs to all of us. Like the National Mall in Washington, D ...

Standing stoically in the heart of central Austin is Texas's legislative center, the State Capitol. Opened in 1888, this landmark (made of Texas sunset red granite) stands 14 feet taller than the ...

Known as the live music capital of the world, Austin is a must-see for melody lovers and also foodies. Austin is home to hundreds of live music venues and some world-class music festivals, such as ...

In an email alert sent just before 1 p.m. Saturday to lawmakers and Capitol staffers, DPS said it had identified a threat against lawmakers planning to attend Austin’s “No Kings” protest at ...

A person holds a sign reading "Deport Trump to Hell" as demonstrators protest the Trump administration during the "No Kings" national rally outside the State Capitol in Austin, Texas on June 14, 2025.

Waymo and Tesla are going head-to-head in Austin, lured by Texas' hands-off approach to regulation. The number of robots on the road is growing, and local residents, law enforcement, and Uber ...

For a true Texas experience, visiting a honky tonk is a must-do activity, and Austin has some of the best. Strap on your boots and head to the dance floor for country music and a good time.