Sam C. Stark

Early frontrunner for best new publication of 2026, the Current, is now on X : @_AustinCurrent A must follow for Austinites

The city is exploring a less-sweeping approach to a controversial technology services overhaul, following vehement pushback from city employees and City Council concerns. austincurrent.org/2026/05/06/tex…

Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by almost 60% — in two years, as the massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply. READ MORE: austincurrent.org/2026/04/10/tes…

Hi @DirtyTesLa. I'm a reporter from @KXAN. I'd love to talk to you about your robotaxi experience yesterday. Would you be up for an interview?

Hi @chuckcook! I'm a reporter from @KXAN. I'd love to talk to you about your robotaxi experience yesterday. Would you be up for an interview?

ONGOING INVESTIGATION: From breaking news to today’s developments, our @KXAN_News team continues digging into the recent threat made against Texas lawmakers. Check out our latest: bit.ly/3HKj7g2 #KXANinvestigates

What is better than Central Texas BBQ?? This incredible piece from @KXAN_News documenting it! Check out the new documentary from KXAN, Family Beef. Special shout out to @ericmhenrikson and @TomMillerNews kxan.com/family-beef/

Six people were injured in the incident. Two are in critical condition. kxan.com/news/local/aus…

Widespread damage from a home explosion in northwest Austin. Officials said as many as two dozen homes were damaged, shattered windows and caved in garages can be seen around the neighborhood. 2 homes so damaged families cannot stay there tonight. kxan.com/news/local/aus…

From @SamCStark -- Manor neighbors are not happy about a possible beaver eviction. This is my favorite story today: kxan.com/news/local/man…

Great chatting with @vanceginn about how Trump’s auto tariffs might impact auto dealerships and shops.

Family learns of plans for not one but two data centers coming to rural Hays County. kxan.com/news/local/hay…

A Texas council that oversees mental health care professionals in the state got rid of certain education requirements for practitioners related to cultural diversity training. kxan.com/news/texas/tex…

“There will be power outages.” Officials encourage folks to charge devices before storm hits. They said to check local media outlets as the storm path will likely change.

Acting Texas Governor Dan Patrick gives briefing before Beryl strikes the Texas coast tomorrow. Urges people vacationing along the coast to leave today. kxan.com/news/national-…

At least one protester has been arrested

DPS troopers stand in front the Governors mansion

Hundreds protesting in front the Texas State Capitol today. Dozens of state troopers and APD officers are here. They tell me there have been no issues so far.