Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch to retire as Trump targets institution
08-09-2026 20:30 via kxan.com

Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch to retire as Trump targets institution

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch III announced Tuesday he will be stepping down from his role amid disputes with the Trump administration over how the museum complex presents American history.
Read more »

Austin news



Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates
Agencies, crews responding to large San Saba Co. fire
Agencies, crews responding to large San Saba Co. fire
Agencies, crews responding to Kurk Fire in San Saba County
Agencies, crews responding to Kurk Fire in San Saba County
Some Austin musicians express disappointment in changing scene, feel 'Live Music Capital' is no more
Some Austin musicians express disappointment in changing scene, feel 'Live Music Capital' is no more
Too early to discuss the Heisman Trophy race? Not at all
Too early to discuss the Heisman Trophy race? Not at all
Austin airport's parking site goes offline for large chunk of Tuesday
Austin airport's parking site goes offline for large chunk of Tuesday
'Gender Bender Gina': Abbott's first attack signifies new stage of midterm races
'Gender Bender Gina': Abbott's first attack signifies new stage of midterm races
Second Presidential Meadows employee arrested on charge of injury to a child
Second Presidential Meadows employee arrested on charge of injury to a child
'I'm okay!': Barbara Eden updates fans after abruptly canceling appearance
'I'm okay!': Barbara Eden updates fans after abruptly canceling appearance
LIV Golf could soon be majority player-owned as organization files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
LIV Golf could soon be majority player-owned as organization files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
'South Park' jabs Trump after Emmy win, changes name to 'South America'
'South Park' jabs Trump after Emmy win, changes name to 'South America'
Unruly passenger duct-taped to seat is out of a job after tirade
Unruly passenger duct-taped to seat is out of a job after tirade
Austin Police investigate alleged 'indecent exposure' at Buddy's Burger
Austin Police investigate alleged 'indecent exposure' at Buddy's Burger
Desktop versie