Austin Signal

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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July 27, 2026

UT president unexpectedly denies tenure for border surveillance scholar

UT Austin professor Chaar López, a scholar on border surveillance, was denied tenure without a stated reason, despite positive reviews and recommendations. What this means for his future, and what experts have to say about his case. Tiny Sounds Collective is supporting independent bands by booking all-ages shows in nontraditional spaces. The idea is built […]

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July 24, 2026

City Council approves financial agreement for Dog’s Head development

More than 12,000 homes and apartments, along with millions of square feet in office, retail and industrial space, could be coming to a large undeveloped piece of land just north of the Austin airport. We’ll have the latest on the Dog’s Head development. Rainbow crosswalks and Black Artists Matter slogans may have been erased from […]

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July 23, 2026

Austin school district is closing another school

The Austin Independent School District plans to close another campus, Paredes Middle School, as the district faces the possibility of further state intervention. The Austin City Council has been voting in secret on certain matters related to Austin Energy, and it’s been happening longer than you might think. The revelation is tied back to this summer’s purchase of […]

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July 22, 2026

Company behind fast-tracked Dog’s Head project revealed

We now know which Fortune 100 company is behind the Dog’s Head project in East Austin. The venture moved through the Austin City Council with some urgency this year. We’ll have more on the week’s developments. The city is also set to begin construction on a years-long major project in Northeast Austin. We’ll dig into what’s happening […]

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July 21, 2026

Austin elementary teacher released after nearly 300 days in ICE detention

A fifth-grade teacher in the Austin district told his students at the start of last school year that he would need to miss a day for an errand. Roberto López Falcón never made it back to those students, spending nearly 300 days in ICE detention before being released. There’s plenty of ways to have some THC in […]

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July 20, 2026

Climate scientists have predicted greater flooding in Texas for decades

The Texas Hill Country has been impacted by torrential rains and devastating flooding for the second July in a row. Climate scientists have predicted this very thing for many years now. The Austin school district has charged thousands of dollars for public information requests in the past year from parents, policy experts and journalists. Critics of the costs are […]

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July 17, 2026

The latest on flooding in the Hill Country

We’re continuing to monitor the flooding situation in the Texas Hill Country that’s killed at least two people and led to more than 200 rescues. We’ll bring you the latest and hear from a reporter out in Kerrville. Ten Austin ISD schools are shuttered for good as part of the district’s plan to deal with a budget […]

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