A Baylor‑led consortium's AllFaith Benchmark finds major language models often omit religious perspectives in ethics answers and show conversion biases. The work is open‑sourced for developers and scholars.

A pre-dawn blaze tore through Bar Peached’s attic and roof on West Sixth, forcing the Clarksville restaurant to close; firefighters say no one was hurt.

An early‑morning crash on U.S. 290 in Dripping Springs triggered a hazmat response and lane closures near Mighty Tiger Trail, with traffic diverted for an undetermined time.

Warm, sticky weekend in Austin with highs near 91°F. Storm chances creep back into the picture by Monday.

The Ibrahim brothers have opened a second Smashed N Sauced on East Parmer, bringing halal smashburgers and hot chicken to northeast Austin.

Austin planners rewrote the downtown density bonus to create two new height tiers — one that would let many sites top out near 750 feet and another that could reach about 1,200 feet. The change shifts control from FAR to fixed height bonuses tied to affordability and design rules.

A Fifth Circuit motions panel temporarily lifted a hold on Texas' App Store Accountability Act, allowing age checks and parental‑consent rules to run while appeals continue.

Hot, sticky Friday with highs near 93°F. Air Quality Alert in effect Friday afternoon.

Buc‑ee’s has confirmed an Aug. 12 opening for its 74,000‑sq‑ft San Marcos travel center, bringing 100+ pumps, EV chargers and about 175 jobs to the I‑35 corridor.

A privately built, VA‑leased outpatient clinic is planned for Copperas Cove; officials say the $151M project will span about a quarter‑million square feet and bring hundreds of jobs.

Georgetown and the Texas Municipal League are planning a second downtown parking garage near East Ninth and South Main, promising hundreds of spaces and ground‑floor retail.

State senators pressed health officials in Austin over soaring medical bills, demanding clearer data and options to lower out‑of‑pocket costs. The hearing laid out competing fixes and a long road to legislation.

A string of break‑ins damaged Austin ice‑cream shops on May 27, but owners said thieves left without taking cash. Police are asking anyone with surveillance video to come forward.