Spec’s is proposing a 12,000‑sq‑ft shop at 1481 Hero Way — the chain’s first in Leander — with wine, spirits, deli items and THC drinks per public filings.

City leaders are weighing a capped 2026 bond and a new mayoral "decision tree" to frame trade-offs after voters rejected Prop Q. Staff and a task force will narrow projects this spring.

Governor Abbott appoints John E. Burt as Jasper County Criminal District Attorney until the end of 2026, recognizing his extensive legal and educational background.

CesiumAstro is set to build a new manufacturing facility and headquarters in Texas, investing over $500 million and creating 500 jobs to strengthen the state's aerospace industry.

Texas Governor Abbott appoints Ryan D. Larson and Terence Davis to the Child Protective Investigations Advisory Committee to improve child welfare system integrity.

The Texas Volts join the Athletes Unlimited Softball League and will call Round Rock's Dell Diamond home, with Cat Osterman as GM and Ricci Woodard as head coach.

A new Latin‑infused nightclub quietly opened in the former Prohibition space, offering Friday salsa lessons, monthly wellness pop‑ups and a hidden performance stage.

Suspected explosive devices were found near Dime Box, and deputies secured the intersection while experts evaluate the scene. Officials warned residents to avoid the area and said evacuations were possible.

Gov. Abbott awarded Tekscend Photomask a $15.2M TSIF grant to expand its Round Rock facility, backing a $223M investment and about 50 local jobs.

Rollin Smoke BBQ says it was burglarized twice this week; the owner reports a ransacked walk-in and stolen cases of brisket. Police have been notified and neighbors have checked in to help.

Austin police are investigating the death of Josh Prosser, found with head injuries in North Austin, after being unresponsive on a sidewalk during an e-bike trip. His belongings were missing, and the family and online community seek answers.

A Travis County hearing will consider motions to clear four men's records in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders after new forensic links to a different suspect.

A $100 million gift from Austin FC part‑owners Tench and Simone Coxe will accelerate UT Austin’s plan for a new academic medical center. The unrestricted donation targets a UT hospital and an MD Anderson location.