The Ibrahim brothers have opened a second Smashed N Sauced on East Parmer, bringing halal smashburgers and hot chicken to northeast Austin.

Austin planners rewrote the downtown density bonus to create two new height tiers — one that would let many sites top out near 750 feet and another that could reach about 1,200 feet. The change shifts control from FAR to fixed height bonuses tied to affordability and design rules.

A Fifth Circuit motions panel temporarily lifted a hold on Texas' App Store Accountability Act, allowing age checks and parental‑consent rules to run while appeals continue.

Hot, sticky Friday with highs near 93°F. Air Quality Alert in effect Friday afternoon.

Buc‑ee’s has confirmed an Aug. 12 opening for its 74,000‑sq‑ft San Marcos travel center, bringing 100+ pumps, EV chargers and about 175 jobs to the I‑35 corridor.

A privately built, VA‑leased outpatient clinic is planned for Copperas Cove; officials say the $151M project will span about a quarter‑million square feet and bring hundreds of jobs.

Georgetown and the Texas Municipal League are planning a second downtown parking garage near East Ninth and South Main, promising hundreds of spaces and ground‑floor retail.

State senators pressed health officials in Austin over soaring medical bills, demanding clearer data and options to lower out‑of‑pocket costs. The hearing laid out competing fixes and a long road to legislation.

A string of break‑ins damaged Austin ice‑cream shops on May 27, but owners said thieves left without taking cash. Police are asking anyone with surveillance video to come forward.

A private Austin investor has bought the 823 Congress Ave office tower from a DRA/Pillar joint venture, according to CoStar. Public details on price and the buyer remain limited.

A 19-year-old Somerville resident was arrested in connection with an April shooting at a La Grange trail-ride event that left one man dead.

Dozens of Central Texas districts and community groups will serve free breakfast and lunch to kids this summer. Find sites, times and rules so you know what to expect.

Muggy Wednesday morning with a slight chance of spotty showers. Drier and warmer Thursday–Friday; scattered storms return this weekend.