Wynne Davis

Austin ISD announced the changes in an email to parents Tuesday evening, days after saying its original plan to close 13 schools would move forward.

From candy for stockings to books and stylish apparel, here are the places KUT staffers recommend when looking for a unique gift with love from Austin.

Chefs and restaurants from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and other cities across the state are up for different categories, including the recognition as best chef in the state.

While nine restaurants and chefs were named semifinalists, none made it to the final round for this year's James Beard Awards.

The Book Trail is a self-guided event that takes place over two days. This year's trail includes 36 different bookstores in and around Austin.

Whether your hobby is buying books, reading books or just reveling in it all with the bookish community, there's a bookstore for you in Austin.

Sarah Mason started Little Free Bakery North Loop last year to help offload a surplus of baked goods as she studied different pastry techniques in her kitchen.

The festival will celebrate 25 years during two weekends in October.

The organizers want to recreate the magic of Scholastic Book Fairs that enchanted young readers. More than 30 vendors including local bookstores and literary nonprofits will be there.