Country star George Strait added two more shows in Austin due to high demand, with tickets on presale and the general public sale looming, amid high resale prices for earlier dates.

Eight kittens were rescued from a cage on Great Northern Blvd and taken to the Austin Animal Center; APD's Animal Cruelty Unit is investigating. Tips requested.

A clogged city sewer in November left a Pflugerville family with raw sewage in their home and only partial reimbursement from the city. The incident spotlights gaps in how backups are handled.

Austin delays municipal operations due to cold weather, advising residents of icy conditions, service delays, and shelter availability. Residents should check for updates on utilities and travel.

Target bought 10½ acres on U.S. 290 and plans a 145,000‑sq‑ft store at 13550 West U.S. 290 that will anchor a new shopping center in rapidly growing Dripping Springs.

The article describes the hazardous icy road conditions in Central and North Texas following a winter storm, with main roads only partially clear and secondary roads still dangerous. Residents are advised to stay home due to the risks of black ice.

Abbott expanded Texas prohibited technologies list and named the Texas Cyber Command to lead further threat reviews.

Austin faces icy weather with freezing rain and potential ice accumulation, as temperatures drop and gusty winds persist. The National Weather Service predicts worsening conditions into the night, with slight improvements by Sunday.

A husband-and-wife pop-up from Clay and Kimberly Jasper opened inside A Health and Wellness Shop in Steiner Ranch, serving seasonal lattes, matcha and breakfast tacos.

Chef Mike Graffeo's Umarell will open at 4413 Guadalupe in Hyde Park, serving fried-forward Italian comfort dishes like end-piece lasagna and an Italian hot dog. The team is targeting a Feb. 3 opening.

Phoebe’s Diner is taking over the former Local at 9901 Brodie Lane and is targeting a March opening, bringing breakfast and barbecue to Southwest Austin.

Procter & Gamble has bought Austin’s Wonderbelly, the clean-label antacid startup founded by brothers Lucas and Noah Kraft.

Austin police renewed an appeal for tips after an Oct. 23 hit-and-run near the UT campus. Investigators are looking for a black Infiniti coupe; tips could earn a reward.