A private Austin investor has bought the 823 Congress Ave office tower from a DRA/Pillar joint venture, according to CoStar. Public details on price and the buyer remain limited.

A 19-year-old Somerville resident was arrested in connection with an April shooting at a La Grange trail-ride event that left one man dead.

Dozens of Central Texas districts and community groups will serve free breakfast and lunch to kids this summer. Find sites, times and rules so you know what to expect.

Muggy Wednesday morning with a slight chance of spotty showers. Drier and warmer Thursday–Friday; scattered storms return this weekend.

Trail users say portable chargers at the old Statesman lot have turned Lady Bird Lake into a constant drone. City inspectors measured noise within limits but neighbors want quieter, grid‑tied charging.

An Austin jury awarded more than $116 million to Jimmy Gregory after finding his brother Bob diverted Texas Disposal Systems profits into companies he controlled. The verdict raises questions about governance, potential receivership and an appeal.

Dozens of students rode e‑bikes on Westlake Drive and Loop 360 on May 16. Detectives and school resource officers are identifying riders and possible citations could follow.

Morning near 70°F and mostly clear; highs hit about 91°F. Tuesday night into Wednesday brings heavier rain and a risk of localized flooding.

A fire at CapMetro’s South Base damaged e-bike batteries and chargers, forcing a temporary citywide Bikeshare suspension and an investigation.

Two people were shot in Jarrell on Saturday; both have non‑life‑threatening injuries and police are searching for a suspect. Investigators canvassed the Allington Circle area for witnesses.

Seismic 9.0 pairs Above & Beyond and Porter Robinson with harder acts like Sara Landry for a three‑day festival at The Concourse Project this November. Weekend passes start near $285.

Black Pearl Books will close its Burnet Road storefront on June 20 while continuing online sales and scheduled author events during a planned transition.

A protein-focused grab-and-go called Lone Star Nutrition is coming to 117 E. Pecan St., offering protein waffles, açaí bowls, shakes and thermogenic teas. The shop plans a late-May opening.