A saber-toothed cat fossil found on the Texas coast offers new insights into the ancient predator's territory, once spanning a land bridge between Texas and Florida.

Austin is facing significant changes due to the I-35 Capital Express Central project, which involves expanding and transforming the highway, potentially displacing over 100 properties and stirring community and environmental concerns.

Austin City Council has approved a $1 billion upgrade for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to increase capacity and modernize the facility.

Austin's Dougherty Arts Center celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride with free DAC Nights series in June, featuring poetry, zine-making, and craftivism activities.

Governor Greg Abbott promoted the Texas economy at the NYSE Summit, highlighting its pro-business environment, legislative successes including tax cuts, and the creation of the Texas Business Court. He received the NYSE Bull Award for his efforts.

A homeowner in Taylor, Texas, shot an intruder, Austin Sumple, who entered wielding a knife. Sumple was hospitalized, then arrested facing a burglary charge. The case is under review by the district attorney.

Mother's Ruin, a New York-based cocktail bar, is set to open a new location in East Austin, with plans to feature its signature drinks and American cuisine in the fall.

Austin Police reported that 71-year-old Edward Guy Maddox died following a car crash, marking the city's 28th traffic fatality in 2024. The other driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Austin police fatally shot Alfonso Gonzales at a gas station when he refused to surrender and began making an explosive device, after a standoff involving a stolen car and a Molotov cocktail threat.

Cuvee Coffee closes its East Sixth Street location in Austin due to high rent while opening a new cafe downtown, continuing its legacy as a top coffee shop since 1998.

A 13-year-old from Austin, Tarini Nandakumar, is advancing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, representing Texas alongside other state competitors.

Mitchell Wasek, son of a Buc-ee's co-founder, was indicted for invasive visual recording, with a grand jury charging him with secretly recording people at his home.

Long-standing businesses on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas are closing due to soaring rental costs, with Mi Casa and South Congress Books among those affected, while newer upscale stores like Tecovas Inc. move in.