City staff are asking Council to authorize eminent domain on a Mount Larson Road parcel so Austin can build a public‑safety radio tower above Lake Austin. The city says the site would close a first‑responder coverage gap and cut lease costs.

An Avride autonomous vehicle struck a duck near Mueller Lake Park in Austin; residents recovered the eggs and the company says it is investigating. Neighbors want testing pulled back while logs are reviewed.

Round Rock police arrested 52-year-old Rodney Vaughan Rhynes on April 1 on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child. He is being held on a combined $1,000,000 bond as investigators continue to probe.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely in Austin Saturday, April 4, with gusty winds and locally heavy rain. Expect wet commutes and pockets of street flooding.

A short Austin pilot that helped some homeowners pay flood premiums has ended and applications are closed; city staff will evaluate results before any new funding is approved.

ATCEMS and Austin Fire crews responded Thursday evening to a high-angle rescue near Zilker Park after an adult was reported stuck on a cliffside tree. Crews were working to access the patient; details remain limited.

Cloudy, humid Friday with highs near 88°F. Gusty winds today ahead of a soaking Saturday.

A joint venture led by AQUILA Commercial and PacVentures bought the five‑building Campus at Arboretum in northwest Austin. The 318,000‑square‑foot property has notable available space and active leasing listings.

Locally owned Rosie Lynn’s is moving from Town Creek Plaza to Walnut Avenue, adding about 2,000 sq ft and planning a May 1 reopening.

Showers and storms likely Thursday with gusty winds; heavier, widespread rain arrives Saturday.

The Texas Tribune relaunched its Public Schools Explorer with faster updates, new finance fields and tools to help families compare nearby campuses.

Austin police released photos and are asking the public to share video or tips after an aggravated assault; detectives say the probe is active and welcome tips.

After about a year and roughly $11 million in upgrades, Fritz Park will reopen in May with a splash pad, pump track, new playgrounds and expanded trails.