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.

Austin police say they're investigating a homicide in the 1500 block of Royal Crest Drive and expect a 10:30 a.m. media briefing.

Nolina, a 524‑acre Georgetown community, now has about 350 homes and a planned build‑out of roughly 1,340 houses. Model homes, an amenity campus and multiple builders are active.

Alan Albright, the judge who drew a wave of patent suits to central Texas, plans to leave the federal bench this summer. His exit reshuffles the Western District's patent map.

Georgetown pitmasters Ryan and Erica Chody will open a Creasy's BBQ food truck at Sunset on the 'Rise in Round Rock May 15–17, serving brisket, ribs and breakfast tacos.