Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old University of Texas student born in America, was killed in an Austin shooting. Her ethnicity sparked vile social media comments, overshadowing her achievements as a dual-major student and Indian Students Association president.
A Waymo autonomous vehicle allegedly obstructed an ambulance responding to a mass shooting in Austin, Texas, renewing safety concerns about robotaxis in emergencies.
Over 70 Texas Republicans have signed a letter urging Congress to stop all immigration, including H-1B visas, following a shooting in Austin by a Senegalese immigrant allegedly motivated by US strikes on Iran.
Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old honours student at UT Austin, was killed in a mass shooting in Texas. Authorities are investigating the attack as a possible act of terrorism.
Savitha Shan, an Indian-American student at UT Austin, was among four killed in a mass shooting in Texas. The FBI is investigating potential extremist connections to the attack.
A 19-year-old Texas Tech University student was killed in a late-night shooting at an Austin bar. The suspected gunman was also killed, and federal authorities are investigating a possible terrorism link.
A 19-year-old Texas Tech University student was identified as one of two fatalities in a late-night shooting at an Austin bar. Federal authorities are investigating the attack as a possible act of terrorism.
Medical freedom advocate Dr. Mary Talley Bowden reveals Texas Medical Board members' connections to Pakistan, including roles in government initiatives and advice for foreign medical students.
CBS Austin reporter Vinny Martorano ignored a directive from his bosses during live coverage to report on a pro-Trump rally celebrating US-Israel strikes on Iran, sparking praise from MAGA circles and backlash against the station.
A mass shooting at a Texas bar left 2 dead and 14 injured, with federal authorities investigating possible terrorism. Witness video shows chaos as gunman opened fire.
A deadly mass shooting in Austin, Texas, leaves two dead and fourteen injured, with federal authorities investigating potential terrorism links to escalating US-Iran military conflict.
A tragic shooting at Buford's Backyard nightclub in Austin, Texas, resulted in 3 fatalities and 14 injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident as a mass casualty event.
The Austin bar shooter, a former NYC resident, wore a 'Property of Allah' hoodie and had Iranian symbols, possibly seeking vengeance over US-Iran tensions, FBI says.
A shooting at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden in Austin's West 6th Street entertainment district left three dead, including the gunman. The incident occurred early Saturday morning in an area popular with tech professionals and students.
A shooting at Buford's beer garden in Austin, Texas, left 3 dead and 14 injured. Police killed the suspect, and rapid response by officers and paramedics is credited with saving lives.
American tennis star Taylor Townsend defeats Ashlyn Krueger 7-6(6), 6-3 at ATX Open to reach her maiden WTA singles final, delivering powerful message to critics after motherhood comeback.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is fully available and expected to start against the Sacramento Kings on February 21, 2026, with no injury restrictions after earlier calf tightness.
The University of Texas System has approved a new policy requiring faculty to avoid unnecessary controversial topics, sparking concerns about academic freedom and student preparedness.
Sony Group is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the acclaimed studio behind Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes. The closure affects 70 employees and follows a canceled live-service God of War project.
The University of Texas at Austin consolidates African and African Diaspora Studies, American Studies, Mexican American and Latino Studies, and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies into a new Social and Cultural Analysis department by September 2027.
Apptronik closes a $935 million Series A funding round, with investors like Google and Mercedes-Benz backing its Apollo humanoid robot for collaborative work in logistics and manufacturing.
Five former Dell Technologies employees file class action lawsuit alleging mismanagement of 401(k) plan cost workers $318 million. Case filed in Austin federal court accuses Dell of violating ERISA regulations.
Streamer Tectone confirms losing civil protective order case filed by ex-girlfriend Pinkchyu in Travis County, Texas. Judge grants 10-year order with restrictions after lengthy hearing.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's directive to pause H-1B visa hiring at public universities raises concerns about long-term damage to US higher education competitiveness and research innovation.
A UC Berkeley professor argues Texas Governor Greg Abbott's H-1B visa freeze will damage research quality and academic competitiveness nationwide by restricting access to global talent.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders immediate freeze on new H-1B visa hiring across state agencies and public universities until May 2027, citing program abuse and prioritizing Texans for jobs.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for state agencies and universities, prioritizing local employment. Simultaneously announces ban on China-linked tech companies from state systems citing data security concerns.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott mandates all public K-12 schools and universities to disclose employees on H-1B visas, questioning foreign worker employment in public education amid teacher shortages.
San Antonio Spurs legend Gregg Popovich made a heartwarming appearance at an Austin Spurs game, receiving a prolonged standing ovation from fans. The viral moment highlighted his immense contributions to basketball.
Joslyn Orgill left her high-paying Google data engineering role in Austin to pursue a PhD in computer science focused on education, seeking more meaningful work despite financial uncertainty.