Born in the vibrant arts scene of Austin, Texas, the international musical ensemble Atash attracts fans of all ages, races, creeds and walks of life around the world.

Officials with the Parks and Recreation department say the Barton Creek Greenbelt is closed temporarily because of the rain.

Austin is a great place to be this Valentine's Day. The weather is mild, your options are varied and with Valentine's Day falling on Sunday this year, you can enjoy an entire weekend of romance.

Two Central Texas architecture firms joined forces to create a combined structure and landscape specialty office.

The Westbank area has always been a unique part of central Texas. Although the area is divided into several different legal jurisdictions including the cities of West Lake Hills, Rollingwood and Austin - " along with small areas of unincorporated Travis County - " we all share many of the same goals and values for our community.

Fore, please. Now driving: Kevin Robbins, who takes dead aim at the Austin golf scene and the topography of the game throughout Texas.

On Saturday, December 12, 2010 a suspect walked into a jewelry store in Barton Creek Mall and asked to see a blue sapphire ring.

Two Central Texas architecture firms have joined forces to create a combined structure and landscape specialty office.

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Authorities are investigating two incidents that led to SWAT team call-outs, one of which officials said ended with the suicide of a man.

Travis County deputies and SWAT are negotiating with an armed man who has barricaded himself inside a home on Warbler Way in the Barton Creek Neighborhood of western Travis County, officials said.

Climbers meet during a group session at the New Wall area of the Barton Creek greenbelt.

The Eanes Independent School District, a 31-square-mile area west of MoPac Boulevard , is Central Texas' own multineighborhood Mayberry.

To recap: We sampled the drink-friendly comfort food at Davis Tucker and John Hockenyos ' new Red's Porch , with a big deck overlooking the Barton Creek Greenbelt; there's a second location of the San Antonio-style Mexican food restaurant VIVO in far Northwest Austin ; the casual new Lift Cafe is open just a few strides from the hike and bike trail ...

It can be hard to find restaurants that are open on Christmas Day. Let me make life a little easier for you! Chon Som , which serves Asian cuisine and sushi, will be open for business.

Sorry, this image could not be loaded. Click here to try again. Santa Claus waits in Santa's Hut for children as shoppers pass by at Barton Creek Mall in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, December 22, 2009.

Nothing gets the holiday season moving faster than some hot apple cider, holiday music, and beautiful handmade gifts.

Austin detectives need help finding a suspect wanted for stealing jewelry from a store at Barton Creek Mall Saturday.

The half-pound Smokey Goat Burger, above, is topped with bacon and fried onion strings and is served with one side.

Barton Creek Elementary School principal John Andrews has stepped down from his position.