Abercrombie & Fitch is opening a women's-only store in Domain Northside mall, Austin, following a brand renaissance targeting millennials and Gen-Z with modern, inclusive fashion.

Williamson County invites residents to an open house for the Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Study, aimed at combating severe flooding, on April 17 at the Georgetown Annex.

Two traffic incidents, including a fatal pedestrian collision, led to the closure of Interstate 35 in downtown Austin, resulting in significant rerouting and delays.

Suspects in multi-state ATM robberies were arrested after GPS data and a PlayStation 5 linked them to the crimes.

A Travis County judge reduced the bond for accused murderer Stephon Morson from $100,000 to $30,000. This follows the DA's failure to secure an indictment within 90 days. Morson's DNA has reportedly been linked to the crime, with his case ongoing.

Royal Blue Grocery is closing its Congress Avenue location in Austin after 17 years due to a failed lease extension and declining sales amid downtown safety concerns.

Austin partners with Housing Connector to improve housing stability by matching residents with vacancies using a Zillow-powered platform, offering incentives to landlords for relaxed tenant screening criteria.

The Texas Legislature is debating House Bill 17, which aims to prevent individuals and entities from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from buying land in Texas, but faces criticism for potential discrimination.

The principal of Ann Richards School suddenly resigned, causing concern among the community; despite AISD's tight-lipped response, she later rescinded the decision.

The Texas House Public Education Committee approved a school funding bill (HB 3) and is reviewing a school voucher program (SB 2). Debate included school safety and public education funding, with procedural disputes over meeting transparency.

El Paso healthcare entities settled for $3.1 million following fraudulent billing allegations, involving a kickback and pass-through billing scam. The settlement implies no admission of guilt.

Round Rock's "Shred for a Paws Cause" event on April 12 helps residents securely shred documents and supports the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, encouraging donations of pet items or money.

Austin faces a week of varying weather, with possible showers and thunderstorms anticipated, while temperatures may reach the 90s. Conditions include humidity, cloudy skies, and gusty winds. The weekend may see clearer skies and milder temperatures.