Those were the headlines for April 8, 1900 — as reimagined "in the style of the day" for the American-Statesman on April 8, 1976 — when the Austin Dam, which supplied the city with almost all its electricity, collapsed during a major Colorado River flood.
Highest rankings were a tie. Denver placed tenth in the country in economic well being and quality of education/health. Highest ranking was fifth in the country for quality of education and health. Highest rankings were a tie for 3rd in the country in quality of education/health and also 3rd in quality of life.
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin, Texas has again been crowned the best state capital to live in by WalletHub. Personal finance company WalletHub has released their 2025 list of the best state capitals to live in. Austin has won the top spot consistently since at least 2019.
According to the Texas Demographics Center’s population estimates, Fort Worth has passed Austin to become the 4th largest city in the state. So where are these people living?
The championships, which is already sold out, will bring over 40,000 people to the Moody Center over the course of the four-day Austin Major.
Zoocade, the first holographic zoo in the United States, has opened in Austin. The attraction features a more than 60-foot holographic tunnel. Visitors wear 3D glasses to view the exhibit as they walk through.
Hundreds of people showed up to protest Project 2025 and other topics on Presidents Day Monday at the Texas Capitol. This comes after activists nationwide launched a protest campaign after the
Texas is home to nearly 130,000 federal employees but many of those could lose their jobs under a new directive issued by President Donald Trump on Tuesday.