William Chris Vineyards jumped to No. 31 on The World’s 50 Best Vineyards list — the first Texas winery to crack the top 50. The Hill Country estate’s tasting programs and sustainable approach helped earn the global nod.

Austin’s FY26 budget raised electric, water and trash fees effective Nov. 1; the typical household faces about $80 more a year, though impacts vary by account type.

A 63-year-old man was found dead inside a cardboard box on Victory Drive. Austin police arrested a roommate and charged him with first-degree murder.

Ken Paxton sued Round Rock and Leander ISDs after they declined to post donated Ten Commandments posters, escalating SB 10 litigation in Williamson County.

Austin wins the Governance Award at the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Global Forum for their local food system plan to improve sustainability, equity, and resilience.

Texas Governor Abbott reappoints Cliff Bickerstaff and Erin Lunceford to land resource boards until 2027, citing their expertise in finance, community service, law, and land management.

Austin's weather will be predominately warm with sunshine and clouds, reaching highs in the 80s, with a mild cooldown and chances of showers towards the week's end.

Austin Police arrested two suspects, Armynie White and Tyrique Young, for vehicle burglaries and financial frauds, bringing a halt to a series of related crimes in the city.

Austin PD seeks help after a hit-and-run injures a pedestrian and kills a dog, offering a $1,000 reward for information.

San Marcos police have named suspects in three weekend shootings near Texas State University that left a 19-year-old dead. Two arrests have been made while a manhunt continues.

SWAT team resolved a standoff in northwest Austin involving a man with a felony warrant who barricaded himself in an apartment, making bomb threats. No injuries or weapons were found, and the suspect was arrested.

Marble Falls Police are seeking help to find a man who stole from a Blue Santa charity box, as the community deals with the theft's impact on the holiday spirit.

NRG Energy plans to expand their Cedar Bayou complex in Texas with a $936 million investment, adding a 721 MW natural gas plant, boosting the economy and grid reliability.