Willie Nelson will play Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark on May 14, ending decades of ban rumors. Presales and public on‑sales are scheduled in early April.

Dos Olivos Markets closed its Dripping Springs outpost after four years, saying it will concentrate growth on its Buda and Harlingen locations while it refines the concept.

Central Health is adding 13 Narcan vending sites — bringing countywide locations to 45 — placing free naloxone at clinics, jails and partner sites around Travis County.

Piada Italian Street Food plans a Pflugerville location at Stone Hill Town Center, taking over the former Factory Mattress space. A TDLR filing pegs the build‑out for completion in July.

Transwestern will manage a $1.3B office portfolio that includes Austin’s Westech 360 and a Westlake‑area building, setting up active leasing and repositioning locally.

UT Austin researchers want safety rules that update with self‑driving software as Texas prepares to require state permits for commercial robotaxis on May 28, 2026.

A North Austin man was arrested after authorities say he rammed a DPS trooper's patrol car during a pursuit that began when an officer spotted a torn paper license plate.

Williamson County Sheriff's Office warned motorists to avoid the 12900 block of North I-35 near Jarrell as a large law enforcement presence responded.

A package of marquee Austin retail sites is on the market, and one of the listings houses the city’s celebrated Chili’s at 45th and Lamar. CBRE is marketing the offering and interest has already surfaced.

A WARN notice shows Chartwells will not renew its Texas State contract; 183 dining staff are at risk when operations close May 31 unless rehired by a new vendor.

Austin police say they are investigating a homicide near the 10900 block of Brazoria Lane in north Austin. Officials have released few details.

Deep Eddy will stop operating its Dripping Springs tasting room after July 31 and sublease the space as it refocuses events and marketing in Austin.

Halftime Sports Bar & Grill is opening at Lakeline Mall in May, promising a courtside LED wall, a 32x48 Gridiron pizza and an expansive draft list.