Asher Price

Personal news: It's my first day at @Axios Austin! You can subscribe (it's free!) to the Austin newsletter, which will launch in late Sept. at axios.com/local 🕵️Email me with story ideas: asher.price@axios.com

Residents say self-driving car killed duck in Austin neighborhood, by @axios' @nicolecobler axios.com/local/austin/2…

Colin Jost or Pete Davidson might have had advice about this plan. nytimes.com/2026/03/13/us/…

My @axios colleague @nicolecobler got the story behind a Waymo robotaxi blocking an emergency vehicle responding to the mass shooting in Austin yesterday axios.com/local/austin/2…

Venus Williams set to play in Austin tournament #atx axios.com/local/austin/2…

Just in: The White House tells @axios it's "having good conversations" with @UTAustin over compact deal. UT officials remain mum about whether they'll sign it. axios.com/local/austin/2…

Austin Democrat Gina Hinojosa eyes run for Texas governor #txpolitics axios.com/local/austin/2…

👀 INBOX: @JohnCornyn campaign says it's launched "KenStoppers," a website where "Texans can anonymously share information or evidence of potentially illegal acts committed by @KenPaxtonTX." #TexasGOP

#AustinFC goalkeeper Brad Stuver says he's pursuing a master's degree in public policy with an eye to his post-soccer life. axios.com/local/austin/2…

@TechieTex @LCRA Agreed. Just a few weeks ago I was imagining it would never fill up again.

@LCRA Hard to believe Buchanan is full.

LCRA plans to open at least two floodgates at Buchanan Dam early this afternoon. This morning, one floodgate is open at Wirtz Dam and multiple floodgates are open at Starcke Dam. More info: hydromet.lcra.org/floodstatus

In my inbox, back to back emails, one minute apart, announcing campaigns between incumbent Paige Ellis and Selena Xie, former EMS labor leader, for a Southwest Austin city council spot. #atxcouncil

As the #WNBA season gets set to tip off, who do you think is more important to the growth of their league's popularity/value? Caitlin Clark (WNBA) or Lionel Messi (MLS)?

Austinites: With our first 100-degree day of the summer today (ugh!), we're running a little contest to predict the number of triple-digit days this year. #story5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">axios.com/newsletters/ax… #axiosaustin

@AISDAthletics @AISDAthletics i might mention this event in our Axios Austin newsletter — can you tell me if there's any price for admission for spectators? thanks!

Cancel your weekend plans and join us at Burger for our Inaugural Girls Flag Football Tournament! Get ready for some Friday Night Lights in May 🏈 #jointhemovement

Top-notch reporting from @jherrerx about bail and deportation in a Texas county. nytimes.com/2025/05/01/us/…

Aiming to regroup, abortion rights advocates are convening in Austin, Tex. Story by @nicolecobler axios.com/local/austin/2…

Scoop: Trump admin emphasizes Declaration of Independence in arts grants axios.com/2025/02/06/tru…

Scoop: 20,000 federal workers take "buyout" so far, official says axios.com/2025/02/04/tru…

@CmoreWeather Nice! And if I want to use this image instead, do I have permission? Thanks!

Modification from my 6 year old: SnowCorn. ⛄🦄 #atxwx

@CmoreWeather Great, thanks. Who should I credit as the photographer? "Photo courtesy @CmoreWeather"? Or would you like me to use your name?

@asherprice Yes, you can with credit. ⛄

Maximum #snowman from last night's snow in the Austin area. #atxwx