Mexican Sugar opens March 24 at The Domain with scratch‑made Latin plates, brunch and an agave‑forward bar. The Dallas‑based brand’s Austin outpost includes a roomy patio and private dining.

A Williamson County arrest follows a yearlong probe into a 2025 fentanyl-related death in Thrall; deputies say additional alleged fentanyl was seized and the investigation continues.

PGA Tour returns to Austin this November — tickets for the inaugural Good Good Championship are on sale now, with day passes from $80–$120.

Southern Living picked Austin’s Franklin Barbecue as the best in Texas for a fifth straight year, reinforcing the East 11th Street smokehouse’s longtime hold on the brisket crown. Fans can preorder or book the new Backyard for private events.

UT Austin is testing a one‑week cognitive processing therapy for pregnant and postpartum people; early reports show fast symptom drops in some participants. The study pairs telehealth with local support groups.

Madison Booker earned AP first‑team honors, becoming the first Longhorn named an AP All‑American in three seasons as Texas heads into the NCAA Tournament.

Georgetown Fire responded Tuesday to a reported gas explosion at a northwest residence; officials say no injuries were reported. Crews checked the scene and authorities reviewed the area.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian in north Austin says it has temporarily hired plain‑clothes security after state Rep. James Talarico's Senate run drew increased attention. Leaders say safety is the priority as they consider longer‑term steps.

A Georgetown developer plans a nearly 10-acre retail and light-industrial project near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and U.S. 183 in far East Austin. The proposal arrives as industrial availability in Austin has climbed.

Liberty Hill council signed off on a 320-unit apartment at 250 Gracie Lane, a new multifamily project on the Liberty Hill–Georgetown line with on-site amenities and permit steps ahead.

Gusty north winds and a Red Flag Warning are in effect through 8 PM. Avoid outdoor burning and expect a light freeze Tuesday morning.

An Austin Fire Department rescue swimmer recovered a person from an overturned boat on Lady Bird Lake and handed them to ATCEMS for evaluation.

Ben Cohen used a chainsaw on a mock Pentagon at SXSW to promote his Up In Arms campaign and to show how brand stunts can become political pressure. The moment tied the Free Ben & Jerry’s push to a broader call to reallocate Pentagon funds.