DOJ documents show a retired UT classics professor sought $10K–$20K from Jeffrey Epstein’s foundation in 2015 to boost a 2016 campus conference on sexual consent.

Cloudy and cool this morning, then sunny and mid-70s this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely late Friday into Saturday—have a backup plan.

Mark IV closed an $86M construction loan to begin Phase I at The District in Round Rock — a 316‑unit building, ground‑floor retail and a 40,750‑sf food plaza.

New migration data show Californians and Texans topped Austin’s 2025 arrivals, with roughly one in four new residents coming from other Texas metros.

Kebabalicious is expanding into Drinks Lounge & Records in East Austin, bringing kebabs, falafel and K-Fries to dinner service starting Feb. 19.

A viral balcony video showing a man striking a dog prompted Austin police to seize the animal. Neighbors and rescuers say the senior dog is now under medical review while investigators probe the incident.

A vacant commercial building on Oltorf was declared under control Monday as crews searched for hot spots. Officials say the cause is under investigation.

A trash-chute fire at Regents West at 26th sent smoke to the sixth floor and triggered a second-alarm response; AFD urged people to avoid West 26th.

A Hays County juvenile‑detention supervision officer was arrested after Llano County deputies obtained warrants. Authorities say the suspect faces sexual‑assault and indecency counts.

Leander ISD posted an internal superintendent vacancy Feb. 6 and invited Deputy Superintendent Chris Clark to apply as Dr. Bruce Gearing prepares to retire. The board will collect community feedback before naming a permanent leader.

The Texas Medical Board has posted a required course that walks clinicians through when abortion is lawful to protect a patient’s life. Doctors say the slides may not resolve murky, real‑world cases.

Dripping Springs picked engineering and finance teams and is pursuing TWDB funding to expand wastewater capacity after a Texas Supreme Court decision cleared the permit.

Bridgepoint Plaza, a two‑building Class A office campus above Loop 360, is on the market. The 178K‑SF property is owned by Spire and is largely leased.