A multi‑county pursuit that began in New Braunfels ended in Austin with one arrest and four people injured, authorities say.

A Spring Branch man was sentenced May 6, 2026, to 40 years after a Jan. 19, 2024 RV‑park attack near New Braunfels injured two people. Prosecutors cited his prior violent record in court.

An 18‑wheeler carrying electrical transformers leaked fluid on westbound U.S. 290 at FM 973, closing lanes while hazmat crews worked to contain the spill. Drivers were urged to avoid the area.

After repeated break‑ins that damaged historic windows and canceled bookings, Austin will add fences, cameras and lighting to the Zilker Clubhouse rehab.

Wonder has filed for a 3,728‑sqft spot at Tech Ridge Center with a July–September buildout scheduled and no menu details announced yet.

Three Miller siblings say they were cut out of a downtown Holiday Inn sublease and are suing McCombs‑linked companies for more than $5 million and a forced sale.

Cedar Park approved a Phase 2 master plan for Lakeline Park that maps out new trails, an elevated canopy walk and lakefront gathering spaces as the city moves to design and engineering.

A 20-year-old man, Alex Benjamin Cuz Caal, died days after a crash on U.S. 290 in Austin; police say investigators are working to piece together what happened.

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet closed its Research Boulevard location in late March after an expired lease; owner Sam Khader says the chain hopes to return to Austin.

Walmart filed plans for a 174,579‑sq‑ft supercenter on FB Schwertner Rd in Jarrell; the application lists a $12.2M buildout and a projected September 2026 start.

Pflugerville approved an $18.7M contract to widen Immanuel Road from E. Pecan to Killingsworth, adding lighting, upgraded drainage and shared‑use paths to handle growth.

Austin police say location and Meta data tied a second suspect to a November 2024 Rosewood Avenue shooting that killed Matthew Escalante. The suspect faces a first‑degree murder charge.

A Leander QuickTrip sold one of two Powerball jackpot tickets on May 2; winners in Texas and Florida will share the advertised $20M prize.