Emerson has listed two buildings at its Round Rock headquarters, signaling a pullback in its Austin‑area office footprint. The sale lands against an already soft local office market.

An equipment failure drained WTCPUA tanks Wednesday, prompting a boil-water notice for about 11,000 Highway 290 customers until water-quality tests clear.

A semi-truck hit the 11th Street bridge over I‑35 in downtown Austin on Tuesday, briefly closing the interstate; crews cleared the scene and reopened all lanes.

Crews have finished key infrastructure and framed multiple softball fields at Buda Sportsplex, moving the city's tournament‑ready plan closer to reality.

A South Congress Victorian that housed Freddo has reopened as Walter's Tavern. The new spot mixes coffee and brunch with a haunted sports‑bar vibe and outdoor game viewing.

Prosecutors have asked a judge to deny bail for Thomas Vences in the Jan. 4 killing of deputy constable Aaron Armstrong, setting up Austin’s first local test of Proposition 3.

Austin police say 14 pickpocketing incidents at SXSW were tied to a coordinated team operation. Investigators urge festivalgoers to secure phones and share tips.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a new Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty, naming Phil King chair and Angela Paxton vice-chair as he continues to chair Trump's federal panel. Critics point to the panel's partisan mix and pending lawsuits.

The Supreme Court declined to review Rodney Reed’s bid to test DNA on a belt tied to the 1996 Bastrop killing, and Justice Sotomayor dissented over blocked testing.

A 19-year-old was killed and another teen injured after a shooting on eastbound I‑14 in Harker Heights. Police are searching for a dark Nissan and asking for tips.

Manor police and emergency crews responded to an incident in Presidential Heights; one person was injured, the suspect has been identified and there is no ongoing threat.

A 48-year-old woman died and another driver was hospitalized after a head-on collision on FM 110 Friday evening. San Marcos police say the Honda veered into oncoming traffic and the cause is under investigation.

Fusion Fast Food Cafe will open at 15181 Ronald Reagan Blvd in Leander; state filings and the owner say construction starts in May with a fall opening planned.