A water main break on Crystal Falls Parkway knocked out service to neighborhoods, businesses and schools and closed a stretch of the road while crews work to repair the line.

Muggy morning and mid-90s heat today with heat-index values topping 100°F. Storm chances rise Thursday–Friday with a cooler weekend behind the front.

A fatal crash shut the southbound lanes of U.S. 183 at Research Boulevard in north Austin; emergency crews and investigators are on scene. Expect delays.

Walmart filed a $2.6M renovation for its Manor Supercenter, adding roughly 6,122 sq ft of expansion and fuel‑station upgrades; construction is slated for Jan–May 2027.

The 18th Sunset Valley Artfest filled the Toney Burger Center with local artists, food trucks, family activities and a mid‑afternoon Asleep at the Wheel set.

Republican groups resurfaced classroom‑era posts from James Talarico and framed them as evidence of poor judgment; his campaign says the posts were taken out of context.

Council approved a cluster of solar, battery and infrastructure measures, including landfill solar, a 40MW battery portfolio, Longhorn Dam funding and a $59M wastewater bond.

After a planned farewell, Mercer Dancehall reopened on April 19 in Driftwood and will run Sunday matinees with live country bands. The Dotins say the sale fell through and they’re back for now.

A state permit shows McDonald's will convert 2300 Guadalupe near UT Austin, with work slated from May 1 to Sept. 30, 2026, replacing Dollar Slice Club.

Baylor will host a Turning Point USA stop at Waco Hall on April 22 while student groups stage an 'All Are Neighbors' counterevent. The paired programs have prompted safety planning and denominational pushback.

Firefly Aerospace has expanded its Cedar Park headquarters to roughly 144,000 square feet across three buildings, boosting local manufacturing and mission-control capacity. The move builds on city incentives tied to new hires.

Austin police released a suspect description after an April 10 assault outside Pour Choices on Sixth Street. Tips may earn up to a $1,000 reward.

Gov. Greg Abbott and Michael and Susan Dell will join UT leaders Tuesday at a West Braker Lane event. University and state officials are expected to attend; specifics remain unclear.