Tom Miller

1 month ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

In Texas' state-designated BBQ capital, two legendary Lockhart families run the town's most iconic barbecue joints. Decades of interfamily feuds split them apart, with tensions still smoldering, and one conflict burning hotter than ever. Now, these famed establishments face a new challenge: reclaiming their spots on the coveted Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list, all while contending with a rising star shaking up the scene.

1 month ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller |Sally Hernandez |Erica Pauda

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The weather is warmer, and it is now getting into that time of year where you might see some more turtles or tortoises roaming around. Red-eared sliders, river cooters, three-toed box turtles and the Texas tortoise are native to the Central Texas area, said Brenda Bush with the Central Texas Tortoise Rescue. KXAN's Tom Miller and Sally Hernandez spoke with Bush to get more details on how to safely rescue one if you see them in the road, or even in your backyard.

1 month ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) - Families will soon have more space and options at the Twin Lakes Family YMCA in Cedar Park. The facility is breaking ground on a new adventure course and pavilion on Tuesday. The Y said the location gets particularly packed in the summertime with more than 700 kids each day for day and overnight camp. YMCA of Central Texas CEO Jeff Andresen said the current climbing apparatus can only handle up to four kids at a time, while the new one has room for 100.

1 month ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Austin's young leaders and mentors will be honored for their community impact this Saturday during the 26th annual Austin Under 40 Awards. A group of 90 finalists across 18 categories is looking to win in their category as well as take home the Austinite of the Year title. A panel of more than 70 judges, who are both past leaders and prominent in their industry, helps determine who qualifies and ultimately wins.

2 months ago | kxan.com | Tom Miller

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Thousands of runners will gather Sunday, May 4, at Vic Mathias Auditorium Shores to raise money for Austin Sunshine Camps. All proceeds from the Austin Sunshine Run go directly to the camps, which provide free overnight summer camp to more than 500 kids in both Zilker Park and at Lake Travis. The run is one of several major fundraisers organized by the Austin Young Men's Business League. The organization has more than 150 active members and has been putting on the camps since 1928.