A North Austin man is charged after police say copper wire was cut from nearly a dozen streetlights, prompting warnings from Austin Energy.

Low 90s and gusty winds Wednesday in Austin; storms possible late tonight into Thursday and heavier rain likely Friday night into Saturday.

A $50 million gift from NVIDIA executive Roger Bringmann will bankroll the Bringmann Center and push Austin Christian University toward rapid growth and accreditation. The donation aims to double the Georgetown campus and expand the school's business and tech programming.

Tiger Lilly, the three‑story downtown Austin cocktail lounge at 400 Colorado St., announced a surprise closure with March 31 as its final day. The venue opened in late 2024.

Austinites face low 90s and gusty southerly winds Tuesday; showers and thunderstorms are most likely Wednesday night into the weekend.

Hold Out Brewing and Better Half have acquired Turnstile in North Austin. The neighborhood bar will keep its familiar look while adding Hold Out beers and Better Half pastries.

A Travis County judge handed down decades‑long prison terms after a jury convicted a 48‑year‑old man of sexually assaulting a child.

Five Austin councilmembers asked staff to study banning face coverings for officers in a March 13 memo that frames the step as a transparency and accountability move. Staff are due to report back by mid‑April.

Cloudy morning gives way to an upper‑80s afternoon with gusty southerly winds. Showers and thunderstorms return late Wednesday into the weekend; a colder front may arrive Saturday.

Morning fog gives way to a sunny 86°F Sunday in Austin. Highs climb into the 90s by midweek with breezy south winds.

Cloudy and cooler Saturday in Austin with highs near 68°F. A rapid warm-up pushes temps toward the low 90s Monday–Tuesday; scattered storms may return midweek.

Council approved a pilot to let small storefronts operate from porches and yards under a new 'Accessory Commercial Unit' category. Staff must propose code changes and pilot areas within 90 days.

Foodie + Tina are opening a South Lamar takeaway sushi counter offering omakase boxes, rice bowls and hand rolls built around their garden‑driven sourcing.