A second Chipotle has opened in Hutto at 326 Ed Schmidt Boulevard, giving the small city two locations and more pickup and delivery options.

Austin weather transitions from fog to mostly cloudy, then sunny; with temperatures rising to the mid-70s, and winds remaining light but increasing at night.

A lawsuit alleges APD officers removed an unhoused man from a nursing home while he visited his dying brother. Court records show the case moved to federal court and was later dismissed.

Round Rock Police Department is accepting applicants for its Citizens Police Academy starting February 10, 2026, for a 12-week program that offers insight into police work.

Williamson County is launching the L.O.S.S. program to provide immediate support to suicide loss survivors, aiming to connect them with resources and reduce the time to seek professional help.

A 3–3 City Council tie left San Marcos’ Flock Safety license‑plate reader contract to expire. Officials directed staff to seek alternatives amid privacy and legal concerns.

ERCOT signed off on a roughly $9 billion kickoff to a statewide plan to build 765‑kV transmission lines meant to ease congestion and meet surging demand. The decision begins a multiyear push that planners say could reshape how power moves across Texas.

A Lockhart ISD bus was involved in a traffic incident without serious injuries, prompting an emergency response and assessment. One child evaluated at a hospital as a precaution.

A woman was arrested in the Houston area on a murder warrant tied to the Nov. 12 downtown Austin bus-stop shooting that left a man dead, police and local reporting say.

The Texas Christmas tree industry is growing, with increased demand and acreage reported, and a focus on developing hardy tree varieties suitable for the state's diverse regions.

SCOTUS allowed Texas to use its redrawn congressional map for 2026, a decision that could flip several House districts and sets up more legal fights.

A delivery‑and‑pickup Buffalo Wild Wings GO is headed to Mueller at 2201 Airport Blvd early 2026, offering app orders, locker pickup and third‑party delivery.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott reappoints Theresa Chang and Karen Partee to the Texas Commission on the Arts, extending their terms until August 31, 2031.