In Central Texas, Bats Rule the Roost as a Tourist Attraction

byAlexandra Paez

Ten things to know about the bat colonies that draw visitors to Austin, San Antonio and other locales.

Despite Growing Numbers of Seniors, Geriatricians Remain a Rarity

byAlexandra Paez

The problem is simple: It requires more training, pays less than similar specialities such as family care.

Stars May Be Big and Bright in Texas, but None Is a Michelin

byHailey Becker

Reviewers for the French food guide sample the fare in just four American cities: New York, Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.

Police Impersonations Aren’t Frequent, but They’re Still Troubling to Authorities

byHailey Becker

Hays County experiences a rash of unexplained incidents involving fake cops.

California Dam Scare Highlights Safety Issues in Texas

byAlexandra Paez

Texas has more dams than any other state, but hasn’t had a serious failure in more than a century.

Small Nonprofits Bridge the Gap to Support Abortion Rights

byShelby Knowles

In Texas, the Bridge Collective and Jane’s Due Process are two of several nonprofits providing services and assistance to women.

Students Question Timeliness of Alert After UT-Austin Campus Stabbings

byAnna Casey

Twenty-five minutes after a knife attack was reported to UT-Austin police, the campus community received an emergency alert text about the incident. By then, many students and employees had turned to social media and local news outlets for information.

Global Warming Is Changing the Way Bluebonnets Bloom

byAzriel Hebrado

Earlier, warmer springs mean the Texas state flower is appearing during months that used to be too cold.

$100 Million Center Is Founder’s Latest Push for Public Education

byKat Sampson

The Holdsworth Center, founded by H-E-B chief executive Charles Butt, will offer intensive leadership training, but won’t offer academic credit.

San Antonio Group Tackles Adult Literacy, One Student at a Time

byKaulie Lewis

In a city with high rates of adult illiteracy, Each One Teach One works to give students a second shot at an education.

Bar Stool Racing Puts Zip Into an East Texas Town

byMegan Hix

Most of the motorized stools in the St. Patrick’s Day race can reach 30 mph or so, but one has hit 100 mph.

Grasshopper, Cricket Enthusiasts Seeking Adventurous Palates

byShelby Knowles

Area foodies and farmers are hopping, er, hoping that grasshoppers catch on in Austin as a cheap, sustainable food option.

Texas Foster Care System Faces Concerns About Overmedication of Children

byDagney Pruner

“Every kid we had was so overmedicated” with psychotropic drugs, one longtime foster parent said. “It was horrible.”

Advocates, Legislators Call for Changes in Handling of Foster Child Abuse Cases

byHojun Choi

Senate bill could get priority status when the Legislature convenes in January.

Black Texas State Students Adopt Hashtag Activism

byJackson Prewitt

Black students in Texas have responded over the years to a long history of discrimination with sit-ins, marches and impassioned speeches. While those methods still persist, a newer medium is allowing students to fight what they perceive as injustices: social media. One of the main ways in which black students are raising their political voice […]

Two Syrian Families Trace Their Long Routes from War to Refuge in Austin

bySwathi Narayanan

They escaped the bombs and repression of a five-year civil war. Now they are trying to rebuild their lives in a new country.

Empty RV Parks Tell Story of an Oil-Boom Town’s Changing Fortunes

byBetty Arreola

Cotulla and other towns in the Eagle Ford Shale are nursing economic hangovers from the collapse of an oil boom that pumped prosperity into the region.

Dove Hunting Takes Wing in Extended Season

byDagney Pruner

Thanks to growing bird populations, this year’s season is the longest in eight decades. That creates opportunities for more people to enjoy an affordable form of hunting.

Hack the Election? Local Officials Say Their Systems Are Secure

byLynda Gonzalez

Travis County takes extra measures to secure its voting machines. The county clerk says the real hack is the people stirring up unfounded fears that the election could be tampered with.

Late-Night Rush Shatters Travis County Voter Registration Record

byAnna Casey

The county has topped its 90-percent registration goal; now the goal is to set another record for voter turnout.