Back 9 Bar on Highway 71 in Bastrop has closed after the owners announced their retirement, culminating with a packed final night of karaoke and line dancing.

Austin police say a person was killed Thursday in a crash at 1315 Mearns Meadow Boulevard in North Austin. Investigators have closed the scene and are asking for tips.

Austin police want tips after a Dec. 26 hit-and-run on South First injured a driver and a 2-year-old. The suspect vehicle is described as a pewter Hummer H2.

A former YMCA caregiver was placed on seven years’ community supervision and hit with counseling and work restrictions after pleading guilty to injuring a child in a PfISD day‑care case. The plea follows video evidence and a civil suit by families.

Austin’s council delayed a vote on a proposed citywide audit after AFSCME raised concerns about cost and staff input, leaving the mayor’s plan and a petition to vie for influence.

Austin nonprofit BookSpring has distributed hundreds of thousands of free kids’ books across Texas, targeting neighborhoods with few books and pairing giveaways with family-reading supports.

Georgetown is designing Fire Station No. 8 and deploying ambulances and a logistics hub to address rising calls and slower emergency response times.

Taqueria De Diez will move from its Trinity Street spot to East Sixth’s rebranded Old Sixth, targeting an early‑2027 opening as developers push daytime dining.

Sunny Hill Juice and Radiant Juice + Smoothie Bar are reshaping Bastrop’s drink scene with cold-pressed juices, hydrogen water and wellness-focused menus.

Kyle Park broke ground on a 101‑acre mixed‑use complex at I‑35 and Bebee Road, promising national retailers, restaurants and roughly 800 new full‑time jobs.

Abbott's Frozen Custard closed its Kyle shop at 2242 Kohler's Crossing on Friday, the company said. The move follows several recent Abbott's exits around Texas.

Three former employees sued the City of Austin and former civil‑rights chief Carol Johnson, alleging racial discrimination, retaliation and a hostile workplace. The complaint seeks damages and structural reforms.

An arrest warrant names a CBP agent in a downtown Austin sexual assault; investigators say DNA from a SAFE exam links him to the scene. The suspect remains at large.