The 28th Cine Las Americas comes to Austin May 13–17 with the Austin premiere of American Pachuco, a 35mm La Bamba tribute, Hecho en Tejas and a May 16 conference.

OSHA has opened an investigation after a worker died at Darling Ingredients' Bastrop rendering plant on April 25. The company says it is cooperating with investigators.

PNC is moving its Austin headquarters to ATX Tower at 321 West 6th Street, adding crown signage and a street-level branch as teams relocate in late 2026. The bank says the move will include two built floors for local corporate and commercial teams.

Stream Realty's Hilltop 71 will add 200K+ square feet of small‑bay industrial space along Highway 71 in southeast Austin, aimed at local businesses and last‑mile operators.

Samsung moved chipmaking tools into its Taylor campus, pushing the long‑delayed build toward production and tying the site to a major Tesla chip deal.

Austin police responded after reports of gunfire near East 12th and Chicon; East 12th was blocked while detectives processed the scene. No immediate danger was reported.

A 13-year-old was arrested after an alleged Saturday night robbery at the Presidential Glen HOA pool in Manor; police say a gun was shown and the stolen watch was recovered.

A swastika and the words "Death to Israel" were spray-painted on Congregation Beth Israel's exterior in Austin; police are investigating and the synagogue is increasing security.

Hazy, muggy morning in Austin. Highs near 93°F with heat index around 100°F and a small chance of isolated storms this evening.

A $298.8M bond will build a 2,500‑seat High School No. 2 as Dripping Springs ISD grapples with steep enrollment growth. Here’s the timeline, budgets and local concerns to know.

A woman in Austin faces 13 animal‑cruelty charges after 15 cats were found abandoned in a South First Street apartment.

The Fifth U.S. Circuit vacated the injunction that blocked Texas’ SB 4, saying plaintiffs lacked standing. The controversial immigration law can now be enforced while constitutional questions remain.

Fire crews updated the public Thursday after a fatal blaze on Joy Street in South Austin; investigators remain on scene as the cause is under review.