Rockspring closed roughly $28.2M to start The Highlands, a 254‑acre mixed‑use project near Marble Falls. Horizontal work is slated to begin in September.

Viceroy and Pearlstone unveiled a 146-unit branded condo project at 300 Pressler; presales begin in August and delivery is targeted for late 2027.

Crews are preparing to clear 415 Lavaca in downtown Austin for a planned 30‑story Hilton dual‑brand hotel, city and state filings show.

Austin approved a contract with Foundation Communities to provide on-site supportive services at Arbor Terrace for about 120 residents, beginning with a 13-month term. The deal includes extension options and initial funding from local housing and social services budgets.

A Domain destination mixes a 12‑hole Austin‑themed mini‑golf course with a full menu and craft cocktails for date nights and group outings.

Former Longhorn Ramonce Taylor was arrested and faces two felony assault charges after an alleged July 5 attack in Bell County.

Austin-Bergstrom has gone live with the FAA’s Terminal Flight Data Manager, replacing paper flight strips with touchscreen displays to modernize tower operations.

A federal judge handed an Austin dealer 220 months after prosecutors tied his M‑30 fentanyl pills to a fatal bus overdose. Investigators say the case highlights the lethal risk of counterfeit pills.

Texas hit a record 14.47M nonfarm jobs in June after adding 43,400 payroll positions, leaving it the top state for monthly gains.

U.S. Marshals arrested a 27‑year‑old wanted on an aggravated-assault warrant after a brief shelter-in-place in San Marcos. Authorities cleared the area within about an hour as the investigation continues.

Liberty Hill has named Griffin Swinerton to help shepherd downtown revitalization; officials say work on core elements is targeted for 2028.

A federal trial opened July 20 in Austin after prosecutors accused John Robison of diverting $1M meant for a Bastrop County land purchase tied to the University of Austin.

Highs near 100°F this week as heat indices climb and rivers slowly recede. Avoid flooded roads and use local cooling options if needed.