Court paperwork says a Lyft driver grabbed a pregnant rider’s backpack and struck her at a downtown Austin café; he’s been charged with second‑degree robbery by assault.

A PAC’s parody of Austin’s new $1.1M logo — swapping “Austin” for “Audit” — has become a federal court fight over whether political mockery is protected speech.

London-based Synthesia is opening a downtown Austin office and expects dozens of hires by year end as it scales U.S. operations. The move follows a major funding round.

Speaker Dustin Burrows ordered a Texas House review of Roblox after a user‑made recreation of the Uvalde shooting surfaced. Lawmakers will study moderation, age checks and developer liability.

Former Austin hedge fund manager Justin Ryan Schmidt pleaded guilty to evading more than $1.5 million in federal taxes, prosecutors say.

A beloved San Marcos sandwich shop has gone quiet after a mass staff exodus. Owners say new leadership, a deep clean and hiring are coming before a reopening.

A deadly crash on SH 130 southbound near FM 812 in Del Valle closed the toll road early Monday and caused major backups. Officials say details remain limited as investigators work the scene.

Austin police released video after repeated copper thefts at a construction site in the 1100 block of Shady Lane. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest.

Bastrop's City Council voted Tuesday to replace the B3 code with a new Bastrop Development Code aimed at simplifying standards, updating parking and floodplain rules, and grandfathering pipeline projects.

Central Health will begin seeing patients at its renovated Hancock campus on April 24, starting with the David Powell HIV clinic, pharmacy and lab services.

Austin will require eviction‑prevention plans and tighter oversight at city‑supported affordable apartments. Council resolutions and a funding shift have accelerated the work.

A 24-year-old was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a Feb. 21 crash on U.S. 183 South killed his passenger. Authorities say his BAC measured 0.211.

NAR data show the typical first-time buyer is now 40, and Austin's pricey starter market is pushing younger locals to delay, co-buy, or look to the suburbs.