Asher Price

Austin

Austin reporter @axios, frmr @statesman journo. My books: Earl Campbell: Yards After Contact; Year of the Dunk; The Great Texas Wind Rush. [email protected]

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Austin apartment permits have plummeted since the pandemic

3 days ago | axios.com | Sami Sparber |Asher Price

Data: Redfin; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosPermits for multifamily housing have dropped below pandemic-era levels across the country, according to Redfin, with Austin seeing among the most dramatic fall-offs. Why it matters: Apartment construction influences housing affordability in Austin, where a wave of new apartments ultimately helped curb rent hikes. The construction slowdown, which tariffs could prolong, risks reigniting rent inflation.
International students in Texas left in limbo

3 days ago | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Asher Price

Data: NAFSA; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosTexas has more internationalstudents than nearly every other state, per data from NAFSA, an international education nonprofit. Why it matters: The Trump administration is halting student visa interviews and revoking visas for Chinese students amid a political pressure campaign against colleges and universities and a broader immigration crackdown.
Here's what happened in the Texas legislative session

5 days ago | axios.com | Asher Price |Nicole Cobler

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosState lawmakers wrapped up their business in Austin on Monday, leaving behind a trail of legislative accomplishments and failures. Why it matters: The decisions at the Capitol affect the lives of everyone from pregnant Texans to hemp farmers.
What to do in Austin June 2-5

5 days ago | axios.com | Asher Price |Nicole Cobler

Gloria Swanson and Erich Von Stroheim, left, in "Sunset Boulevard," in the scene in which she recites the immortal line "I'm ready for my close-up now, Mr. DeMille." Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesHere's what's cooking in Austin this week. Mondayğ¬ Keep cool in the Paramount for its screening of "Sunset Boulevard," the hard-boiled classic Billy Wilder film about Hollywood and desperation. 7:30pm, $12.
How often lightning strikes in Austin amid storms, bad weather

1 week ago | axios.com | Alex Fitzpatrick |Asher Price |Megan Stringer

Data: Vaisala Xweather; Map: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsAfter multiple storms swept through Austin this week, we're looking at how often lightning strikes around Central Texas. Why it matters: Aside from the immediate danger to people, aircraft and infrastructure, lightning can spark wildfires — and the number of strikes is predicted to increase amid climate change, researchers have found.
Airbnb expands experiences offerings in Austin

1 week ago | axios.com | Maxwell Millington |Asher Price

Photo: AirbnbAirbnb is launching a new tier of exclusive curated experiences that include cultivated programming in Austin. Why it matters: The company is increasingly going beyond what it is best-known for, arranging home rentals for travelers, to meet a growing hunger for in-person experiences. Driving the news: The so-called Originals is one of several new offerings announced at Airbnb's 2025 Summer Release event this month in Los Angeles.
Why and how Austin is sinking

1 week ago | axios.com | Megan Stringer |Asher Price

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosDespite its distance from the coast, Austin is slowly sinking into the ground, a new study reveals. Why it matters: Land subsidence is an invisible but growing threat to Austin's stability caused by the city's rapid population growth and the development and demand for water that follow it. Subsidence can crack roads, destabilize buildings and makelow-lying areas more flood-prone.
The surprising dessert one of Austin's best pastry chefs would take to a desert island

1 week ago | axios.com | Asher Price

Photo illustration: Axios Visuals; Photo: Courtesy of Moyo OyelolaAs part of our running feature about Austin chefs' favorite meals, we recently caught up with Susana Querejazu, executive pastry chef at the Michelin-recommended Lutie's, located at the Commodore Perry Estate by 41st and Red River streets.
Paramount Theatre's summer film series returns

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Asher Price

Paramount Theatre's annual summer film series kicks off Thursday. Photo: Tibrina Hobson/Getty ImagesThe Paramount Theatre's annual summer classic film series kicks off Thursday for its 51st year with 100 films from every era in cinema history — all screening at the historic 110-year-old downtown theater. Why it matters: During the Texas summer, it's hard to beat sitting in the air-conditioned dark, munching on popcorn and staring up at the big screen.
FAA staffing issues lead to Austin airport delays

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Asher Price

Travelers check an electronic board for their flight departure at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in February. Photo: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesMore than 100 flights were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Wednesday — the second time this month — due to federal aviation staffing issues. Why it matters: Just ahead of a busy travel weekend, the delays point to a wider problem in Austin and elsewhere involving concerns over aviation safety and reliability.