Abbott rolled out state grants for military communities while Gina Hinojosa warned Corpus Christi residents about water reliability, putting infrastructure center stage in the governor’s race.

Houston-based Airi Ramen has leased a Manor Crossing spot; filings show a mid‑June start and a roughly $400K build‑out. The chain lists multiple Houston locations.

A late-afternoon cold front Friday flips an 88°F day into a blustery, cooler Saturday with gusts up to 35 mph.

Austin Oyster Co. moves from pop-up to a nearly 100-seat East Austin bungalow, opening March 31 with Maine-grown oysters, a raw bar and a coastal menu.

Austin’s Hole in the Wall has new owners as longtime operator Will Tanner retires but remains a partner; the venue's 50-year legacy and city-backed lease remain intact.

Hays CISD will cut roughly 125 positions and shrink programs after voters rejected a tax-rate increase, the district says, with athletics and a high-school timeline hit.

Highs climb near 90°F Thursday with gusty southerly winds. Elevated fire danger and a Travis County burn ban are in effect.

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.