Austin American-Statesman

Luxury home sales in Austin, Texas are defying the broader housing market slowdown, continuing to attract buyers even as higher mortgage rates cool sales elsewhere. The Austin American-Statesman reports on why the high-end segment is holding up, pointing to continued demand from wealthy buyers less dependent on financing. The trend sets Austin apart from many other US metro areas.

An opinion piece in the Austin American-Statesman argues that Texas should restore climate change to the state's core school curriculum. The writer contends that students in Texas public schools are not currently being taught climate science adequately, and that restoring the topic would better prepare them. The piece is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over how science standards address climate change in Texas.

The Austin American-Statesman has published a list of 16 tips to help visitors stay safe during Austin's busy fall event season, covering both the ACL Music Festival and the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. The guidance arrives as hundreds of thousands of attendees converge on the city within a few weeks, putting pressure on transport, security and health services.