The Toasted Yolk has filed for a Round Rock buildout next to H‑E‑B Plus; state records list a 4,000‑sq‑ft renovation at 1700 E. Palm Valley, but an opening date is still TBD.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Texas' 2025 congressional redistricting maps, a decision praised by Governor Greg Abbott as a victory for Texas voters, despite concerns over minority representation.

Texas Governor Abbott announces a $9.8 million grant from the TSIF to Temple College for creating the Central Texas Chips Hub, aiming to enhance the state's semiconductor workforce.

Austin expects varied weather over the week, including cloudy conditions and temperatures ranging from highs in the 50s to 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

HTeaO is opening its first Leander location at 11780 Hero Way West with a city-announced December grand opening and ribbon-cutting. Fans can expect the chain’s 20+ tea flavors and secret menu.

State filings show an $88.5M student‑housing project at 420 North St. will replace two affordable complexes and push the McLain into the permitting pipeline. The plan has divided residents and city leaders.

Cognite is preparing to vacate its Austin office as it consolidates operations at a new Tempe headquarters. Local staff were offered relocation or remote options.

Austin's weather forecast predicts cloudy skies, potential rain, and fluctuating temperatures for the coming week, with improving conditions over the weekend.

Donkey Mo’s will open a Parmer Lane location in North Austin in April 2026, taking over the former Brooklyn Pie Co space.

Nearly 200 ballistic vests are being staged across Austin fire stations this week, and about 90 more went to ATCEMS. The gear was funded by a local nonprofit donation drive.

Smokey Mo's marks 25 years by opening a new Bastrop smokehouse. The Dec. 5 grand opening includes $5 sandwiches, $2 beers and a fundraiser for the school band.

Jonathan Richey is appointed as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court by Governor Greg Abbott, serving Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties until 2026.

Williamson County officials opened the new Freedom River Parkway in Liberty Hill, designed to improve traffic flow, funded by the 2019 WilCo Road Bond.