The new "can ban" in San Marcos, Texas, faces challenges as locals flout the rule, aimed at reducing litter in the river, during Memorial Day weekend.

Austin Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a Cricket Wireless store at gunpoint, described as a thin Black male, 17-25 years old, wearing black Nike apparel and sneakers.

Lake Travis businesses experienced a boom in activity over Memorial Day weekend, despite low water levels. Local establishments saw an increase in customers, with some businesses like Austin's Boat Tours nearly fully booked.

The nearly finished Rainey Street Trailhead project in Austin will offer a two-acre park with native plants and a nature play area, focusing on safety with lighting and pedestrian improvements.

Eeds Funeral Home confirmed Nicholas Taylor's death, announcing a visitation on May 29, and a service on May 30, inviting the community to pay respects.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino is implementing strategic changes to the chain's menu, prices, decor, and store layout to regain market relevancy and stimulate sales after a significant stock dip.

Governor Abbott provides updates on Texas disaster response after severe weather hits North Texas, reporting seven deaths, hundreds of injuries, and extensive property damage.

Austin's Memorial Day forecast predicts extreme heat with a high near 99 degrees and a heat index up to 112, along with a 20% chance of thunderstorms.

The Central Texas Food Bank and Hays County Pet Resource Center distributed food to people and pets in Buda, aiming to keep pets out of shelters by assisting financially strained families.

Two individuals were hospitalized and a suspect detained following a SWAT intervention in southeast Austin, stemming from a reported shooting or stabbing.

Cedar Park's incumbent Mayor and three City Council members were sworn in for new terms, with Mayor Jim Penniman-Morin starting his second term and Council Members Kirkland, Boyce, and Jefts continuing their service.

The Oden Institute honored 32 graduates from August 2023 to May 2024 in a reception, celebrating their achievements in fields like Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

A house fire in north Austin left one person displaced but no injuries occurred; the cause is under investigation. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly.