Callers reported people walking on a Cedar Park trail near the Twin Lakes YMCA with realistic‑looking replicas. Officers detained three minors and a 17‑year‑old; detectives say the BB guns were linked to other crimes.

East Penn will spend about $110M to expand its Temple finishing plant, adding roughly 175,000 sq ft and about 48 jobs while boosting AGM battery output.

An Ohio State review praises APD's progress but urges a deep audit of counting, training and reporting to make use‑of‑force numbers reliable.

A touring Titanic exhibition makes its U.S. debut in Austin this Friday, centering passengers' stories with 200+ artifacts and life‑size recreations.

Clear, cool Tuesday in Austin with highs near 76°F. Storm chances climb Thursday into the weekend; keep plans flexible.

Williamson County warns residents about scam calls impersonating deputies; officials say do not send money or share personal information.

An Austin ISD teacher at Winn Montessori was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child; the district scheduled a family meeting and is offering counseling.

Clear, cool morning gives way to a sunny 74°F afternoon. A stormier pattern moves in late week with rain chances through the weekend.

Dell Children’s is expanding its fetal surgery team and launching a fellowship, bringing more prenatal surgical care and training to Austin. The move aims to keep complex deliveries local.

One person was killed in a Friday morning crash at West Whitestone and North Lakeline in Cedar Park; police say the Highway Enforcement Unit is investigating.

Austin police are investigating a homicide near the 8200 block of Tuscany Way. APD identified PIO4 as the contact and said a media briefing location is TBD.

William James Smith, 46, was arrested April 2 in Austin on a felony probation‑violation warrant for failing to register as a sex offender, police say.

Rep. Chip Roy demanded policy files from Travis County DA José Garza, citing an August 2023 memo and reporting that prosecutors missed indictment deadlines and dismissed thousands of felony counts.