Austin Statesman

@statesman

The Austin American-Statesman is the leading source of daily news for Austin, Texas. Support local news and become a subscriber: http://atxne.ws/3jDCdob

Austin, Texas

Joined May 2007

16KFollowing

331KFollowers

Pinned

Austin Statesman@statesman · 1 h

"Power Origins" is the fourth spinoff in the "Power Universe," and is currently in the works at Starz. Here's what to know. statesman.com/story/entertai…

statesman's tweet card. "Power Origins" is the fourth spinoff in the "Power Universe," and is currently in the works at Starz. Here's what to know.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 5 m

Dua Lipa, Longhorn Football, ACL VIP tickets up for auction to aid flood relief statesman.com/story/entertai…

statesman's tweet card. The auction aims to raise funds for flood recovery after the July 4 floods. Items include exclusive music memorabila, live music experiences and sports …

241

Austin Statesman@statesman · 20 m

Weeks after Mexico threatens to sue, SpaceX pulls rocket wreckage from Gulf statesman.com/story/business…

statesman's tweet card. A salvage ship was working in Mexican waters southeast of Starbase to pull up parts of a Starship booster that flew in November.

701

Austin Statesman@statesman · 35 m

MLS vs Liga MX: Austin FC left back Guilherme Biro a late addition to all-star roster statesman.com/story/sports/m…

statesman's tweet card. Austin FC will have two players in the MLS all-star game after all with the last-minute addition of defender Guilherme Biro.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 50 m

Millions under threat of extreme heat. Do you live in the 'danger' zone? See heat map statesman.com/story/weather/…

statesman's tweet card. While Texas bakes under sweltering conditions, it's far from alone. Millions are under threat of extreme heat this week.

884

Austin Statesman@statesman · 1 h

Photos: First public hearing held to address Texas' flood response efforts, see the photos statesman.com/picture-galler…

statesman's tweet card. Public Hearing at State Capitol Focuses on Flood Response and Recovery.

963

Austin Statesman@statesman · 2 h

Will Lionel Messi play in MLS All Star Game tonight in Austin? statesman.com/story/sports/m…

statesman's tweet card. Though he was voted into the squad, Lionel Messi won't play in the 2025 MLS All-Star Game in Austin.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 2 h

Black Pearl is a 17-year-old mini horse, known for her keyboard-playing performances for hospital patients. statesman.com/story/pets-ani…

statesman's tweet card. Black Pearl is a 17-year-old mini horse, known for her keyboard-playing performances for hospital patients.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 2 h

The new features add on to its existing "teen accounts" and make it easier to block users, while adult-run accounts of children get further restrictions. statesman.com/story/tech/202…

statesman's tweet card. The new features add on to its existing "teen accounts" and make it easier to block users, while adult-run accounts of children get further restrictions.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 2 h

Do you remember Kitirik, a star of Houston TV from 1954 to 1971? statesman.com/story/news/his…

statesman's tweet card. Wanda Louise "Bunny" Perkins was talkative and outgoing, perfect for portraying Kitirik the cat on Channel 13 in Houston from 1954 to 1971

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 3 h

Photos: Protesters gather at Governor's Mansion to oppose redistricting in Texas, see the photos statesman.com/picture-galler…

statesman's tweet card. Protesters gathered outside the Governor's Mansion on Sunday to oppose redistricting in Texas ahead of the special session. See the photos.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 3 h

A person who officials believe was infected with a brain-eating amoeba from a South Carolina lake has died. statesman.com/story/news/hea…

statesman's tweet card. A person who officials believe was infected with a brain-eating amoeba from a South Carolina lake has died.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 3 h

Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old graduate student attending Viterbo University, went missing on July 20 after she was seen walking from a Wisconsin bar. statesman.com/story/news/nat…

statesman's tweet card. Eliotte Heinz, a 22-year-old graduate student attending Viterbo University, went missing on July 20 after she was seen walking from a Wisconsin bar.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 3 h

Fans can watch an upcoming Dead & Company concert in select IMAX theaters. The band is set to play in San Francisco from Aug. 1-3. statesman.com/story/entertai…

statesman's tweet card. Fans can watch an upcoming Dead & Company concert in select IMAX theaters. The band is set to play in San Francisco from Aug. 1-3.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 4 h

Measuring heat in Texas can be challenging. Which of these methods work best for you? statesman.com/story/weather/…

statesman's tweet card. We can measure the extreme Texas heat in multiple ways, but two new metrics are helping high schools develop a hot weather protocol for athletes.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 4 h

FEMA Chief of Urban Search and Rescue Ken Pagurek resigns weeks after Central Texas flooding statesman.com/story/news/202…

statesman's tweet card. The resignation comes less than three weeks after the devastating flood in Hill Country.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 4 h

Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity in adulthood. statesman.com/story/news/hea…

statesman's tweet card. Obesity increases the risk of nearly 200 diseases. A new genetic test may be able to predict a young child's risk of obesity in adulthood.

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 4 h

Exclusive: Kerr County river authority chose tax cuts over flood alert system upgrades statesman.com/story/news/inv…

statesman's tweet card. The Upper Guadalupe River Authority had a $3 million reserve, but cut taxes rather than replacing an outdated flood alert system before the July 4 Hill …

1.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 5 h

Exclusive: Kerr County river authority chose tax cuts over alert system upgrades before deadly floods statesman.com/story/news/inv…

2.0K

Austin Statesman@statesman · 5 h

Texas, Oklahoma face off in BBQ throwdown; Aaron Franklin hosts pop-ups statesman.com/story/entertai…

statesman's tweet card. Top pitmasters from Texas and Oklahoma will do battle in August, and Aaron Franklin's Uptown Sports Club will host series of pop-ups at Meanwhile …

1.0K