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APD released surveillance images after a Thursday bank robbery and asked the public to contact detectives with tips.
A man was arrested for the double homicide of Christopher and Trinette Lopez in Harris County over a custody dispute involving their adoptive daughter.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Leander urges customers to keep daily water use under 11 MGD ahead of a four‑day BCRUA plant shutdown starting Feb. 2 to avoid low pressure or boil‑water notices.
Food & Drinks in ...
Ēma, Aba’s sister restaurant, opens Jan. 31 at Domain Northside with mezze-style small plates and a Mediterranean-forward cocktail program. Reservations are live on OpenTable.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Home sales in Lake Travis and Westlake rose 22.9% in December, driven by big ZIP‑code swings even as median prices eased across the six‑ZIP area.
Arts & Culture in ...
Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short bring a two‑night 'Best of' show to Bass Concert Hall, mixing banjo, sketches and quickfire mutual roasting.
A pilot that parked camera trailers in 15 Austin parks coincided with a more than 50% drop in reported vehicle break‑ins, city officials say.
Georgetown butcher-restaurant Tejas Meat Supply announced plans for a Round Rock location at 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd.; the opening date is listed as TBD. The shop is known for the Georgetown Melt and loaded barbecue fries.
Pflugerville approved $80.1M in certificates of obligation to finish a roughly 15‑mile raw water pipeline and expand its water treatment plant, selling the debt to TWDB for cheaper borrowing.
Weather & Environment in ...
Austin remains on high alert due to severe winter weather, with emergency management coordinating response efforts and urging individuals to use shelters and prepare for ongoing conditions.
A Texas appeals court has affirmed Kaitlin Armstrong’s conviction in the 2022 killing of cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson, keeping a 90‑year sentence intact while civil claims continue.
A teen allegedly rammed a stolen car into a patrol vehicle at a Manor convenience store, triggering a pursuit and a SWAT response. He’s now facing multiple felony charges.
An 18-wheeler overturned on Highway 87 near Fredericksburg, causing southbound lane closures and necessitating a detour for traffic. No injuries were reported.
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