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7 Brew is planning a roughly 550‑sq‑ft drive‑thru at the former Sonic on De Zavala Road, with construction slated for July as part of a wider Texas buildout.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear Monday morning and about 61°F. Highs near 85°F today and near 90°F Tuesday with gusts to 25 mph; isolated storms possible midweek.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man who threatened officers with a hatchet on San Antonio's East Side was tased and arrested Saturday morning; he faces four counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer.
Politics & Govt in ...
Unofficial early returns show three candidates leading Eanes ISD trustee races as the district faces a multimillion‑dollar budget gap. Final counts await county certification.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Riverside Resources is preparing a roughly 300-unit apartment project near The Domain in north Austin, with city filings tying the plan to the Quarry Oaks campus.
Chi’Lantro closed its North Loop/Burnet Road restaurant on April 30 after an 11‑year run. The chain’s site still lists the address as the Burnet corridor undergoes redevelopment.
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H-E-B's renovated Kyle Plus reopens May 1 with a True Texas BBQ counter, an H-E-B Wellness clinic and expanded departments.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Viral video shows Waymo robotaxis stuck in floodwaters on Riverside Drive — the latest in a string of incidents that has Austin officials and federal investigators demanding answers.
A Cessna 421C crashed near Wimberley late Thursday, killing five people. FAA and NTSB have been notified as investigators secured the scene.
Austin police are asking for help locating 41-year-old Ruben Recio Landeros, wanted on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant.
Brookland Commons, a roughly 10‑acre Hutto project, is back in permitting after a two‑year redesign and would add dozens of townhomes, condos and a neighborhood retail center.
Cloudy, humid start in Austin; showers and storms likely mid‑morning. Heavier rain arrives Thursday night with localized flash‑flood risk.
Muggy Tuesday in Austin with highs near 92°F and heat indices near 100. A pair of cold fronts could bring heavier rain and gusty storms Thursday–Friday.
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