Austin police say officers are investigating a homicide in the 5100 block of Lambs Lane; APD's PIO is en route and a media briefing is pending.

Upper 90s and gusty southerly winds today in Austin; heat index near 101°F. City cooling centers are available during normal hours.

A housing economist and Mayor Kirk Watson highlighted an index reading that says Austin is the only major U.S. metro now “fairly priced,” a rare signal after years of boom.

Raising Cane's opened its Tech Ridge location Monday with giveaways, live music and a $1,000 donation to the Austin Humane Society.

Seguin’s council approved a deal with GroundFloor to redevelop 101 E. Nolte St. into a 100-room boutique hotel with restaurants and event space, with construction eyed for late 2027 and a 2029 opening.

A two-vehicle crash on FM 973 in Manor killed a 23-year-old and left four others, including two young children, with life‑threatening injuries.

A husband-and-wife team is converting a 35th Street storefront into Interpretive Coffee, promising specialty espresso and pastries; owners expect a September opening.

Pflugerville police recovered an unidentified man from Lake Pflugerville Friday morning; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and there is no public threat.

A New York–style breakfast truck has landed on Metric Boulevard, serving kaiser-roll sandwiches, pastries and coffee in north Austin mornings.

A $3.9M TSIF grant will back Schunk Xycarb's Georgetown expansion, which the state says will unlock more than $42M in investment and add roughly 25 jobs.

Urban Bird opened June 9 in Sunset Valley at 5207 Brodie Lane, serving hot chicken, piled‑high loaded fries and cereal‑topped milkshakes. The new outpost adds another quick‑service choice to Brodie Lane.

Del Valle ISD adopted a $142M budget and is weighing a voter‑approved tax‑rate election this fall to turn one‑time payouts into permanent raises. Officials say the proposal would add recurring funds to staff the district’s planned new high school.

Huston‑Tillotson says education degrees remain valid after state regulators moved to revoke its educator‑prep accreditation, leaving a small group of students seeking new certification routes.