Here are the official SXSW 2026 events you can attend for free, Austin

Austin weekend: Beer & wine walk, marching fest, more

Upcoming community events in the Austin area this weekend include the San Marcos Downtown Wine & Beer Walk, Big Queer Weekend ...

Austin weekend: Margarita mile, concerts and Dance Day

Several community events are scheduled across Central Texas this weekend.

Here are the official SXSW 2026 events you can attend for free

AUSTIN, Texas — South by Southwest's (SXSW) takeover of Downtown Austin is upon us. But if you couldn't shell out hundreds of dollars for a badge, don't fret! There are several free events you can ...

Venezuelan shot by ICE in Austin needs surgery to avoid losing feeling in body, supporters say

Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez has bullet lodged in back as accounts differ over events leading to traffic-stop shooting ...

Former CBS Austin anchor traveled the world to tell one forgotten Texas story

The former anchor spent 16 months writing the biography after years of research across multiple countries. The idea came to ...

How an Austin musician is giving a nearly 100-year-old film new life

There's a scene in the 1927 silent film Metropolis where a gong sounds as a city floods. The camera zooms in as a character ...

Austin FC vs San Diego FC

Find out where to watch Austin FC vs San Diego FC live, including TV channel, live stream options, kick-off time, team news, ...

Guardians' Austin Hedges: Cracks sixth homer

Hedges went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs and a walk during Friday's 12-9 win over the Royals.

East Austin homicide: Teen kills girlfriend's ex, steals his car

A teenager has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend and stole his car.

Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project

Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable ...

Free Music Friday: Austin Edwards

Country and Americana singer-songwriter Austin Edwards stopped by to discuss his musical journey, his latest single, and an upcoming performance in the Brazos Valley.

17-year-old faces murder charge after fatal shooting in East Austin

Jorge Garza was arrested Friday in connection to the shooting death of Jacob Villanueva in the 1000 block of Springdale Road.

Inside the DPS Austin crime lab during National Forensic Science Week

AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - September 20 - 26th is National Forensic Science Week, and the Texas Department of Public Safety is ...

City cancels planned drawdown of Lake Austin

The drawdown, originally scheduled for Oct. 12 through Nov. 30, would have lowered water levels in the reservoir by about 10 feet. The move was requested by stakeholders to grant access to docks and ...

Austin Gay Men’s Chorus Launches 2026-2027 Season with “Crescendo” Fundraiser, Holiday World Premiere and Spring Spectacular

The Austin Gay Men’s Chorus is raising the curtain on an exciting new season filled with inspiring performances, community ...