Austin Signal

August 5, 2026

Competing interests for the Dog’s Head development

We’ve been learning a lot about the Dog’s Head development over the past months, including the future plans a developer would like to see there; how little neighbors knew about the idea as it picked up steam; and the competing interests curious about the project. How those sides sought support from the city. What are […]

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August 4, 2026

Austin’s Bikeshare program set to return

CapMetro’s system of electric-assisted bicycles will soon be back on Austin’s roadways — but it will be returning in phases, starting small. We’ll have the latest on Austin’s Bikeshare and the fire that hindered service. We’re a couple weeks removed from the World Cup, but FIFA, the organization behind the tournament, has remained in the […]

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August 3, 2026

The origin story behind Austin’s ‘Master Pancake’

For years now, Austinites have been able to hail a driverless Waymo — but they’ve only been available to call for it through one specific rideshare company. That’ll soon be changing. We’ll have the details. Recent polling is shedding more light on just how tight the margins will be in this fall’s race for the […]

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July 31, 2026

Activists call for better mental health resources in wake of teen’s shooting by police

Plans for high-voltage transmission lines have hit a snag after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and his allies this morning called for a halt to the proposal. The power lines are meant to help meet growing energy demand in West Texas, but the plan faced fierce opposition this week at a public hearing at the state capitol. […]

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July 30, 2026

What to know as Delta-8 ban goes into effect Friday

A ban on Delta-8 products takes effect tomorrow and Austin police say possessing certain products could now be a felony. We’ll explain why the law is changing, what it means for consumers and how local businesses are preparing. One new affordable housing development in East Austin is moving forward with just one parking space. It’s […]

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July 29, 2026

Activists call for Garza to prosecute officers in teen’s shooting death

Activists are demanding that Travis County District Attorney José Garza prosecute three Austin police officers who fatally shot a 17-year-old last week. We’ll have more on that. Midland ISD in West Texas announced it would be suing the state over the recapture school finance system also known as Robin Hood. Will Austin ISD follow? Plus, data centers are popping […]

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July 28, 2026

Delta-8 possession will soon be a state jail felony

There’s the possibility of a CapMetro strike shutting down virtually all fixed-route bus service in Austin, but how much control does the agency have over negotiations? Texas is banning Delta-8 THC and a broad class of similar cannabis compounds starting Friday. These products have been sold for years in Texas. More about what’s set to take effect. The […]

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July 27, 2026

“There is this sense of helplessness,” UT Professor talks about faculty fears following his tenure denial

Extended Interview: UT Austin professor Chaar López, a scholar on border surveillance, was denied tenure without a stated reason, despite positive reviews and recommendations. He talks about what this means for his future, and the chilling effect it has had on faculty across the country. At the core of the conversation, the loss of academic […]

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