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 reinstate climate change as part of the core school curriculum. The author's claim is that state science education standards have moved away from teaching climate change, and that restoring it would better prepare Texas students. The piece has so far drawn little visible engagement, and the specific policy change it calls for is not detailed in available reporting.

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.