10+ mon, 3+ week ago (28+ words) Sen. Perry said he has secured commitments from Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and many House and Senate members for a new water funding plan....

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (557+ words) The 2024 UIL Texas high school football playoffs are here, and a few Central Texas teams are vying for a state title. The tournament runs from Nov. 14 to Dec. 21, culminating in state championship games held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. We have made it to the fourth round, or regional finals. STATE-TITLE PICKS FOR EACH CLASS CLEMSON VS SMU: FORMER WESTLAKE QB CADE KLUBNIK LEADS TIGERS TO ACC TITLE, SPOT IN CFP WESTLAKE RIDES DEFENSE TO WIN OVER LAKE TRAVIS North Crowley (14-0) vs. Duncanville (13-0), 3:00 Saturday at Allen's Eagle Stadium GP North Shore (14-0) vs. Austin Westlake (13-1), 2:00 Saturday at Katy's Legacy Stadium More:Westlake rides its playmaking defense to rivalry win over Lake Travis in Class 6A playoffs Southlake Carroll (14-0) vs. Longview (12-2), 2:00 Saturday at Dallas' Ford Stadium Humble Summer Creek (12-2) vs. Austin Vandegrift (13-1), 2:00 Saturday at Waco's McLane Stadium More:Vandegrift dominant in returning…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (216+ words) A Central Texas'park has earned a 2025 Traveler's Choice Award from online travel research and planning platform Tripadvisor " and it's not far from Austin. "The park balances the needs of the community while preserving and restoring the historic Blue Hole and surrounding ecosystems," the Tripadvisor page reads. Here's what to know about the award-winning park. The popular park is located at 333 Blue Hole Lane in northeast'Wimberley. The park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, according to its website. While all other recreation areas are free and open to the public, visitors must make a reservation before they can enjoy swimming areas. Swimming time slots are available from May 1 through Labor Day (Sept. 1), as well as weekends in September, for the following times: Swimming reservations vary by package. Half-day passes, which cover either 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) One of the best Texas high school football games of Week 7 stars two Austin-area teams meeting Thursday. Westlake will host Austin High School at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and you can watch the game on the'NFHS website. Both teams play in'UIL Class 6A; Westlake'is highly ranked by MaxPreps, with the the Chaps coming in at No. 5 in Texas' biggest classification. Almost a year ago to this date,'Westlake clobbered Austin last year with a 49-7 almost a year ago today, Oct. 9, 2024.' In Week 6,'Westlake (4-1, 1-0) beat a talented'Akins, 66-0. Austin (1-5, 0-2) picked up its first win of the year against Del Valle a few weeks back but lost in Week 6 to Dripping Springs. Westlake head coach Tony Salazar talks to his team after their 52-14 win over Buda Johnson at Burger Stadium Friday November 29, 2024. RELATED: Statesman's top 30 college prospects in Central Texas Here is how you can watch Thursday…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (1763+ words) A publicly financed downtown arena for the Spurs is on its way to becoming a reality. About 52% of'Bexar County voters approved devoting up to $311 million in county hotel and rental car tax dollars to help pay for a new $1.3 billion arena to be built at Hemisfair, according to unofficial election results. The stakes were high for the Spurs because the arena financing deal that they worked out with the city and county was contingent upon the passage of Proposition B " the only part of the deal that requires voter approval. About 300 Prop B supporters, most of them dressed in Spurs garb, gathered at River North Icehouse to watch the results come in, alongside Peter'J. Holt, the chairman and managing partner of Spurs Sports & Entertainment. Centro CEO Trish Centro, center, embraces Birdie, left, and Tom Zuniga as they attend the Win…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago (178+ words) SAN MARCOS " Texas State football'is still within range of bowl eligibility. It simply needs to win out, with ULM being the next obstacle on its path toward six wins. MORE: Texas State football keys to victory over ULM Five Texas State players are returning from suspension, while edge Tymere Jackson is out another game for his role in the incident with Louisiana. Starting cornerback Khamari Terrell is back, along with contributors such as offensive lineman Justin DeLeon and defensive lineman Devarrick Woods.' Here are live updates from Texas State's matchup with ULM. Where:'UFCU Stadium in San Marcos As of Nov. 22 Moneyline: -1100, Texas State, +700 ULM Spread: Texas State, -17.5 Sunny with a high of 74 degrees Fahrenheit starting at 4 p.m., dropping to 63 degrees by 7 p.m. Caleb is the Texas State beat reporter for the Austin American-Statesman. He began his career as a digital sports…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (323+ words) There's plenty of good eating to be done in Texas. But the next time you're at the gas station for fuel, you might want to go inside for some lunch. That's right, Texas has some of the best gas station food in the country. If you're on a road trip or just passing through, these are the best places for food on the go. If you're from the south, you should already know what's up. This list was compiled from personal experiences with help from Eater. You don't need to believe me; just follow the list below: Buc-ees BBQ brisket sandwich, 'nuff said. You can find just about anything to eat at Buc-ees. But the BBQ sandwich is the right call. There are currently 35 Buc-ees stores in Texas. Located in the Dallas suburb of DeSoto, Ramiros Taqueria has what you…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago (185+ words) Dr. Robert Canby, a cardiac electrophysiologist, examines his patient'Tom Derrington'at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David's Medical Center. The hospital was best hospital'in Austin in Newsweek's hospital rankings by state.' Several Central Texas hospitals ranked among the best in Texas, according to'Newsweek's 2026 Best Hospitals by State list released Wednesday.' Both St. David's and Ascension Texas executives said they were "honored to be recognized" on this list.' '"This would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment of our physicians, nurses and staff, who provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients and their families every day," said St. David's CEO Todd Stewart.' Children's hospitals were not included in the rankings; they are evaluated separately. Some smaller hospitals share the same CMS identification number as larger hospitals and therefore were not ranked individually. When it came to patient experience, Baylor…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (159+ words) A view of the Dallas skyline. A GOBankingRate analysis revealed the largest U.S. metros' wealthiest suburbs. Think you could name the wealthiest suburb of your city? A new report by personal finance site GOBankingRates analyzed America's 50 largest metropolitan areas to identify their wealthiest suburbs in 2025 " not to be confused with the overall'wealthiest suburbs. Communities with fewer than 5,000 households were not included. So, which are the most affluent suburbs of the Lone Star State's major metros? Here's a breakdown of the data. No. 4 in U.S: University Park (Dallas) No. 5 in U.S.: West University Place (Houston) No. 24 in U.S.: Timberwood Park (San Antonio) No. 28 in U.S.: Steiner Ranch (Austin) Alexis Simmerman has been a trending reporter for the Austin American-Statesman since January 2024. She is a 2023 graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism and has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Missouri....

2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1348+ words) Democratic state Rep.Salman Bhojani was in Pakistan last month helping his aunt return home from a stay in the hospital when he received an unsettling call from his kids back in Texas. An unmarked car was following them. Bhojani, whose visit coincided with Democrats" walkout last month over redistricting, quickly hired around-the-clock private security that he estimates will cost him thousands of dollars out of pocket, but will at least bring some peace of mind. "If something happens to me, I sort of signed up for it -- that"s the world that we live in today, where elected officials are prone to attacks," Bhojani said. "But involving my family members was something that made me question whether what I'm doing is worth it." Texas State Rep. Salman Bhojani, D-Euless speaks during Texas Muslim Capitol Day at the State Capitol,…...