A Williamson County jury found Kreli Haynes guilty in the fentanyl death of 16-year-old Zarek McMeekin. Sentencing is set for April 14, 2026.

The Western District of Texas filed 261 immigration cases for April 3–9, many tied to arrests around Austin and involving defendants with prior convictions including rape and DWIs.

Community Vegan’s truck has a new home in Tarrytown. The brick-and-mortar serves mushroom-forward versions of fried "chik'n," nuggets and Sunday brunch.

Will Muschamp met with reporters during spring practice after returning to Austin as the Longhorns' defensive coordinator, outlining a tougher, more aggressive blueprint.

Shanta Major filed a federal wrongful-death suit alleging a "sham" investigation and mishandled evidence after her son Malachi Williams was shot in San Marcos in 2024.

Plans filed this week would bring another roughly 300-foot residential tower to Austin’s West Campus, adding hundreds of units as zoning and recent projects shift the neighborhood skyline.

Fredericksburg's National Museum of the Pacific War has reopened its George H.W. Bush Gallery with virtual characters, immersive exhibits and hundreds of newly displayed artifacts.

A Leander woman was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison and ordered to repay roughly $1.3M after pleading guilty to embezzling from an Austin-area school.

Cloudy and muggy this morning with highs near 82°F. Scattered afternoon storms are possible and could bring brief heavy rain and gusty winds.

Austin police say they're investigating a homicide near the 12300 block of Dessau Road; officials say a media briefing is pending.

Callers reported people walking on a Cedar Park trail near the Twin Lakes YMCA with realistic‑looking replicas. Officers detained three minors and a 17‑year‑old; detectives say the BB guns were linked to other crimes.

East Penn will spend about $110M to expand its Temple finishing plant, adding roughly 175,000 sq ft and about 48 jobs while boosting AGM battery output.

An Ohio State review praises APD's progress but urges a deep audit of counting, training and reporting to make use‑of‑force numbers reliable.