W Austin Hotel New Year's Eve

Austin Young Chamber presents 9th Annual Casino Social

The 9th Annual Casino Social will bring together approximately 400+ influential young professionals in Austin for an evening of networking, connection, and fun. The event will feature a Texas Hold ‘Em ...

W Austin Hotel New Year's Eve

Take your pick of New Year’s Eve parties at the W Austin Hotel. Two different scenes, two different vibes. The Gold Party takes place on the 2nd floor of the hotel complete with cocktails, champagne ...

Billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson eyes Texas—will legalized casinos be next?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Previous efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas have fallen short. But with the state facing a dire economic outlook imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, and a billionaire casino ...

Casinos in Texas? Las Vegas Sands gambling empire pushes forward with goal

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — The gambling empire Las Vegas Sands is pressing forward with its ambitious drive to bring casinos to Texas after a series of recent developments, including the death of its ...

Karmelo Anthony sobs as he’s convicted of murder for stabbing Austin Metcalf — and killer’s angry supporters claim, ‘This whole thing’s been racist’

The verdict came after four days of sometimes excruciating testimony that was so graphic it visibly shocked jurors and drove ...

Austin company's drone boat rescued crew of downed U.S. helicopter near Hormuz

Saronic Technologies’ Corsair vessel located and rescued a U.S. helicopter crew off Oman, military officials said.

Man who attacked Austin peach vendor pleads guilty to assault

Last May, police say Lucas Spradlin assaulted a peach vendor working on North Loop 360 near Spicewood Springs road. Cellphone ...

Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years after murder conviction in Texas high school stabbing

Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed in April of 2025 during a district-wide track meet in Frisco, a Dallas suburb.

Texas track meet stabbing trial: Jury sentences Karmelo Anthony after guilty verdict in murder of Austin Metcalf

A Texas jury reached a verdict Tuesday in the trial of Karmelo Anthony, after last year's fatal stabbing of 17-year-old ...

Artsy Austin cocktail bar makes 2026 Esquire list of best U.S. bars

Men's lifestyle magazine Esquire has named an artsy Austin cocktail bar to its list of "The Best Bars in America in 2026. " ...

Karmelo Anthony Sentencing: How Long He’ll Serve Prison Time for Austin Metcalf Murder Verdict

Anthony was found guilty of murdering fellow teenager Austin Metcalf in April 2025. Here’s what we know so far about his ...

Karmelo Anthony convicted of murder in fatal stabbing at a Texas high school track meet

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old track athlete from a rival team during a meet was convicted of murder ...

Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years in Frisco track meet murder of Austin Metcalf

Anthony was found guilty earlier in the day after a trial that examined the confrontation leading to Metcalf's death at a ...

Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years in murder of Austin Metcalf

Anthony was found guilty earlier in the day after a trial that examined the confrontation leading to Metcalf's death at a ...

Karmelo Anthony trial live updates: Jury hands down 35-year sentence

The jury is deliberating charges against Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a ...