Bojangles told local reporters its Georgetown restaurant at 4808 Williams Drive is now expected to open in late 2026, later than earlier state filings had projected. Local permit records and company notices show the timeline shift.

A new report finds the Red River Cultural District generated $2.3B over five years and nearly $530M in 2025, supporting thousands of jobs and local spending.

An elderly woman died Wednesday after a house fire in Manor; Travis County Fire Marshal investigators are probing the cause and asking questions.

An adult pedestrian was pronounced dead Wednesday after being struck on North Lamar Boulevard; ATCEMS warned drivers to expect delays.

Gov. Abbott and TANEO opened applications for a $350M state fund to back advanced nuclear reactors, manufacturing and fuel‑cycle projects. Notices due April 23; full apps due May 14.

Austin City Council approved entitlements for two towers near UT, unlocking hundreds of units and an estimated $3.3M for affordable housing via the density bonus. Construction timing remains unknown.

Birkenstock is opening its first Texas outlet at San Marcos Premium Outlets, bringing sandals, clogs and outlet deals to Central Texas shoppers this spring.

AUS shut the South Terminal and moved Allegiant and Frontier into the Barbara Jordan Terminal as the airport clears the south campus for new taxiways and Concourse B. Travelers should confirm terminals and expect shuttle and parking changes.

Several Spectrum fiber lines were cut near Wells Branch in north Austin, causing outages as Spectrum and Austin police investigate. The company is offering up to $25,000 for tips.

ZT Systems leased a massive speculative industrial building in Georgetown, expanding its North Austin footprint and raising questions about how it will use the space.

John B. Connally High School in Pflugerville was locked down Monday after a tip about a possibly armed person. Officers searched the campus and reported no injuries.

Cedar Park police say Mason Hidalgo pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a 4-year-old; DNA testing tied him to the case and he was given a 20-year sentence.

A veteran Travis County deputy was arrested after a woman reported being sexually harassed in a Cedar Park convenience-store parking lot. Surveillance video and an arrest affidavit are part of the investigation.