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.

Spicy House opened in January on North FM 620, serving Sichuan staples like dan dan noodles, konjac beer duck and chili oil dumplings alongside tea-based drinks.

Texas DPS named Jacarlos Leroy Lee Mark a featured fugitive and is offering a $4,000 reward. Authorities say he’s wanted for failing to comply with registration and a drug-related warrant.

The team behind Suerte and Este is developing a Middle Eastern restaurant in East Austin, with Karaz Partners listed among the principals.

A Killeen contractor was sentenced in Waco after admitting he sexually assaulted a colleague at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

Flyrite Chicken has returned to East Austin as a food truck at Stoney's Good Time Ranch, opening March 26 with sandwiches, sides and dine-in during bar hours.

One person was taken to Dell Seton with life‑threatening injuries after an auto‑pedestrian collision on S Lamar; APD has lanes closed as it investigates.

A Travis County judge kept a wrongful‑death suit against an Austin kratom seller and influencer in local court. The case raises questions about concentrated 7‑OH in over‑the‑counter products.

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival will take over Austin’s Moody Center Sept. 26–27, 2026, with a star-packed lineup; tickets go on sale April 3.

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.