The Texas Medical Board has temporarily suspended Dr. Samuel Byungsung Lee's Texas license after a Florida manslaughter charge tied to a patient's death. A hearing is pending.

At an Austin hearing Thursday, lawmakers clashed over whether HB 2127's broad preemption is being enforced or ignored. The debate could prompt new enforcement tools ahead of the 2027 session.

Cloudy, muggy Friday with scattered storms and a high near 86°F. Brief heavy downpours possible; plan for a soggy commute.

Houston‑born The Rice Box is opening in East Austin with neon‑lit American‑Chinese takeout and late‑night favorites.

After a packed meeting in San Marcos, Crystal Clear SUD tabled a proposed water agreement for the Palomino Alpha data center amid fierce public concern over water use and local impacts.

Texas DPS named 19-year-old Victor Manuel Ramos Jr. its June featured fugitive and is offering up to $4,000 for tips. He’s wanted in Llano and Burnet counties on registration and probation warrants.

Austin police circulated photos of 28‑year‑old Jacoby Wayne Neal as part of a Wanted Wednesday bulletin; Crime Stoppers lists a warrant and offers up to $1,000 for tips.

We Can Now says it will open a North Austin hub in July to house about 70 people and provide on-site mental-health care, meals and clothing. The group is seeking partners to staff the site.

SmartAsset’s 2026 rankings put Georgetown at No. 1 after a five‑year surge in housing, jobs and retail — a win that’s already reshaping the north‑Austin suburb. Local openings and a new H‑E‑B show the momentum on the ground.

Austin police arrested Jacoby Duane Lacy after an alleged assault near Copperfield Park and are asking anyone who may have been a victim to contact investigators.

San Marcos will launch a city‑run EMS on Oct. 1, 2026, appointing Jill Rosales and budgeting about $9 million for the department’s first year. The phased plan prioritizes current SMHCEMS staff to keep coverage steady.

An Air Force firefighter was badly hurt in a South Austin hit-and-run; family and police are asking witnesses and dashcam owners to come forward.

Saudi Arabia has set up in Austin and watch parties are planned. City officials are coordinating health, safety and airspace restrictions.