We Can Now says it will open a North Austin hub in July to house about 70 people and provide on-site mental-health care, meals and clothing. The group is seeking partners to staff the site.

SmartAsset’s 2026 rankings put Georgetown at No. 1 after a five‑year surge in housing, jobs and retail — a win that’s already reshaping the north‑Austin suburb. Local openings and a new H‑E‑B show the momentum on the ground.

Austin police arrested Jacoby Duane Lacy after an alleged assault near Copperfield Park and are asking anyone who may have been a victim to contact investigators.

San Marcos will launch a city‑run EMS on Oct. 1, 2026, appointing Jill Rosales and budgeting about $9 million for the department’s first year. The phased plan prioritizes current SMHCEMS staff to keep coverage steady.

An Air Force firefighter was badly hurt in a South Austin hit-and-run; family and police are asking witnesses and dashcam owners to come forward.

Saudi Arabia has set up in Austin and watch parties are planned. City officials are coordinating health, safety and airspace restrictions.

A weekend spate of vehicle break-ins in Georgetown left seven guns missing; police are canvassing neighborhoods and asking residents for video and tips.

A Dallas Fed survey finds two-thirds of Texas companies use AI; a small share say it lowered their need for workers.

Texas has made major changes to trafficking penalties, sending stronger prison terms into law while local advocates push for enforcement and survivor services.

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.