A collision between an 18‑wheeler and a passenger vehicle on the I‑35 southbound frontage road near FM 1327 left one person dead; lanes were closed and investigators were on scene.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued CBR Systems, alleging the company used deceptive, emotional sales to push costly private cord‑blood storage on parents. The AG seeks penalties and an injunction.

Na'Cole Thompson won Leander's special election and will finish the mayoral term through May 2027. The mayor‑elect says she will focus on traffic, parks and public safety amid rapid growth.

A virtual kidnapping-style scam with threatening calls, a video and a $6,000 demand has been reported in the Austin area; police and the FBI urge verification before paying.

UT Austin researchers using GRACE satellites found El Niño and La Niña can synchronize floods and droughts across continents, a result with big implications for water and food planning.

Sunny and into the low 80s Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday, February 14 — plan a wet‑weather backup.

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.