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The Austin American-Statesman is an American daily newspaper covering local news, politics and community life across Austin and Central Texas. First published in 1871, it’s the paper of record for one of the country’s fastest-growing metro areas. The Texas Legislature and Austin’s City Hall both receive close scrutiny, supplemented by breaking news and investigative work that examines key issues across the region. The technology industry, live music scene and food trucks that define Austin’s cultural identity also receive extensive coverage. The neighborhoods and annual festivals that give the city its distinct character are other key areas of focus. On the sports front, the University of Texas Longhorns and the region’s growing professional scene both get comprehensive attention. The newspaper’s many years of steady, community-focused coverage have made it one of the most respected papers in the state, known for holding local leaders to account. Available on PressReader, the Austin American-Statesman newspaper brings comprehensive daily coverage from across Central Texas.
State Rep. Senfronia Thompson announced Friday that she has the votes to be the next Texas House speaker, putting the 87year-old Houstonian on the brink of becoming the first woman and the first Black lawmaker to hold the powerful position.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that Stephen Miller was replacing Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, installing as his closest adviser a loyal, combative bulldog for his “America First” agenda as the president...
More than 110,000 Texas students have received awards through the state’s $1 billion voucher program, which helps families pay for private school tuition and homeschooling. But the program may be on shaky ground after voters elected Democrats...
A year ago, Austin voters handed City Hall a clear verdict: They overwhelmingly rejected Proposition Q, a City Councilbacked tax increase, amid an affordability crisis and with what many saw as questionable city spending. On Tuesday,...
Today is Saturday, Nov. 7, the 311th day of 2026. There are 54 days left in the year. Today’s highlight: On Nov. 7, 1916, Jeannette Rankin of Montana won election to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first woman elected to...
WASHINGTON — In his first public appearance after an election that soundly repudiated his policies, President Donald Trump turned to a topic familiar and, given the context, surprising: not his policies or politics but his efforts to...
