Caldwell County Judge Hoppy Haden says he filed a disclosure and will recuse after pre‑sale agreements tied to potential data centers prompted activist calls for a state probe.

Austin Transit Partnership picked Stadler to build the CITYLINK trains for the city's first light rail. The board approved $39M to start vehicle design and ordered an initial 21-car fleet.

A State Auditor review and a 2025 law are prompting Texas to broaden access to state careers by loosening degree requirements and emphasizing skills.

Crews recovered a person from Lake Travis Saturday after a swimmer failed to resurface near Point Venture. Authorities say there is no indication of criminal activity.

Triple‑digit afternoons return to Austin with humid nights; shift outdoor plans to mornings and use city cooling centers if needed. Heat‑index values may top 106–107°F.

Muggy Saturday gives way to highs near 98°F and heat‑index readings above 100. Shift outdoor plans to mornings or use city cooling centers if needed.

Candidates in Spring‑Klein can file now through Aug. 17 to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. This guide lists key dates and where to find district packets and forms.

A 517-acre Hill Country parcel in Spicewood is listed for roughly $44M and has drawn interest from aviation and auto buyers. The ranch includes a private grass runway and sits near new luxury projects west of Austin.

Neon artist Todd Sanders is relocating Roadhouse Relics to Round Top; the 'Greetings From Austin' mural will be preserved while the gallery moves next year. Appointments in Austin continue through 2026.

Mill Scale Metalworks plans a Lockhart expansion tied to a $500K incentive and projects roughly $1.8M in first-year revenue.

Austin police circulated photos of a 21-year-old wanted for aggravated assault; Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for anonymous tips.

Heat Advisory in Austin through 8 p.m.; highs near 102°F and heat‑index values near 109°F. Brief gusty showers possible overnight as Bertha skirts the Gulf.

Pressed Juicery has closed its Rosedale Village storefront at 4800 Burnet Road, removing the chain’s only Austin retail outpost. Ben & Jerry’s has a 'Coming Soon' listing for the same unit.