Austin's severe storm threat has lessened, with continued chances of non-severe scattered rainfall and possible isolated wind damage or a tornado. Clearing is expected with windy conditions to follow.

JNL Barbecue closes its East Austin location to return to its food truck origins, while Austin's dining scene welcomes new eateries and celebrates anniversaries and events.

A fire in South Austin's Cannon South Apartments displaced 22 people, with no injuries. Incited by discarded smoking material, it prompted evacuations and a response from the Red Cross. Community members are rallying to support those affected.

Taylor, Texas is attracting South Korean investment, with Hironic and iMarket Korea signing MOUs to establish a manufacturing plant and develop an industrial park, respectively, enhancing local economic growth.

Austin nonprofits are helping rehome pets from hospice patients and providing 'fospice' care for terminally ill dogs, with programs aiding thousands of animals in need.

The Austin Animal Center is ceasing the use of temporary pop-up crates for shelter animals to comply with state law and following public criticism of overcrowding.

Residents in Hays County oppose a proposed 5,000-seat concert venue due to potential environmental impacts on the Edwards Aquifer, including concerns over wastewater and stormwater management.

An 8-year-old girl from Taylor, missing since Wednesday evening, was found safe Thursday morning after a search involving multiple agencies and resources.

Austin Community College District celebrates Black History Month with events focused on the influence of the arts on Black culture, including discussions, art exhibitions, and an essay contest.

A Tennessee man received a 6-month prison sentence for assaulting a flight attendant on a Southwest Airlines flight, additionally ordered to pay $650 in restitution.

Lala's Little Nugget is opening a second location, Lala's South Pole, in South Austin with year-round Christmas theme, a full-service kitchen, and a large patio.

Researchers discover FEM-1689, a potential non-opioid treatment for chronic pain targeting a protein linked to neuropathic pain, with promising effects observed in animal models.

Williamson County has increased its emergency financial assistance for veterans, expanding eligibility and using a $210,000 Texas Veterans Commission grant to aid more veterans and their families in need.