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.

Williamson County is under a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday to Sunday, with potential travel hazards. Officials advise residents to prepare by stocking up on supplies and charging devices.

Terrible Love owner Brian Knowles is converting the Baker Center's band room into a wine bar focused on Spanish‑style vermouth and low‑ABV pours.

Koko’s Bavarian has reopened on South Lamar as a 7,000‑sq‑ft beer hall with massive screens, an oak‑shaded patio and a menu of house sausages, pretzels and big pours.

Austin police are searching for 69-year-old Bernard Johnson, last seen Jan. 6 in southeast Austin. Officials say his health and incoming severe weather make the search urgent.

A Cedar Park man is being held on $100,000 bond after police say he forced his way into an apartment and demanded a woman and her children leave with him. Officers detained the suspect without reported injuries.

Henderson Park and Student Quarters bought The Thompson, a 528‑bed student housing community in San Marcos, and say they’ll invest in unit and amenity upgrades in 2026.