Four aging office buildings near Ben White and Banister could be replaced by shops, restaurants and 200+ apartments under a newly mapped zoning plan. The move reflects wider pressure on older office properties.

Yuki’s wraparound counter turns handrolls into spectator dining: made‑to‑order 3–6 roll sets, sashimi and frequent fresh fish shipments keep the focus tight and fast. Owner Hyo Lim is also opening a Korean spot, Dubu, in July.

A Travis County judge handed Kawaski Latham six years of deferred adjudication after he pleaded guilty in the 2023 Manor hit-and-run that killed 54‑year‑old Alisia Allen. The plea includes jail time, community service and an apology to the family.

Iliana de la Vega is closing El Naranjo on July 18, ending a 15-year Austin run that began as a Rainey Street trailer and became a South Lamar mainstay.

Gov. Abbott announced $750M in Teacher Incentive Allotment funds to more than 65,000 teachers, part of a statewide push to reward top educators and shore up staffing.

Leander officials say Tifa Chocolate & Gelato registered plans for a Northline shop. The listing is preliminary and drawn from state project filings.

A head-on crash on west U.S. 290 near Fitzhugh Road left one person dead and another with minor injuries, Austin-Travis County EMS says.

Dirty Dough's Bee Cave storefront has closed; delivery and map listings show the shop marked closed and the chain lists no Austin locations. Local reporting confirmed the April closure.

TEA's June 10 release shows statewide gains on Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course tests, with Algebra I and U.S. History posting notable jumps. Families can view individual scores online.

City staff found thick mats of potentially toxic blue‑green algae at Red Bud Isle and Walsh Boat Landing; samples are being tested and residents are urged to keep pets away.

An arrest affidavit says a Taylor man admitted beating his cousin with a hammer; investigators found the victim under a tent on Price Street and an arrest followed in June.

At a Pease Elementary campaign stop, Gina Hinojosa launched Team Texas Public Schools and pledged to halt state takeovers, saying local communities should decide their schools' futures.

After 25 years in downtown Round Rock, the Louisiana Longhorn Café will close on Saturday, June 20. Owners thanked the community in a social-media post.