Austin PD seeks a suspect for a February robbery at Dollar General, described as a black male with a mustache/goatee, and urges public tips, offering a reward for useful information.

Dense fog in Austin, Texas prompted a morning advisory, with visibility extremely low. Conditions are expected to clear up by afternoon, with sunny and breezy weather forecasted for the weekend and potential storms on Monday.

Austin faces a potential increase in homelessness as federal ARPA funds expiring in 2026 currently sustain its homelessness prevention programs. Only $11.2 million of $100 million has been spent, raising concerns over future funding.

JetBlue Airways will stop its nonstop service from Austin to Fort Lauderdale on May 1 and also exit six cities as part of a restructuring to improve profitability.

Authorities responded to a reported suicide on North MoPac Expressway in Austin, which led to significant traffic delays. An investigation is ongoing, with police involvement.

Austin ISD Police Department introduces a new motorcycle unit to increase campus security and comply with Texas HB3, which requires armed officers at schools. The unit starts with 35 officers, with plans to double the force.

Governor Greg Abbott promoted school choice at the Texas Policy Summit, touting state support and fiscal conservatism as keys to Texas's economic rank as the world's eighth-largest economy.

Austin's culinary scene welcomes Si Baby-Q, a new food truck by Zoé Tong that blends Southeast Asian flavors with Texas-style barbecue, set to open in April at 1530 Barton Springs Road.

The Austin Fire Department contained a fire from a generator explosion in southeast Travis County, urging caution and avoiding the area. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

A study by the Alzheimer's Association predicts a rise in Alzheimer's care costs to $360 billion in 2024, highlighting the financial and non-financial strains on caregivers.

Megan Thee Stallion announces her first headlining world tour, which will include three Texas shows in June but exclude San Antonio. Tickets go on sale soon.

Ballet Austin presents "POE / A Tale of Madness," a production blending Edgar Allan Poe’s life with his works, featuring a live score by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

A Stockdale, Texas resident won a $17.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot and chose a $10,081,454.18 lump sum payout. The winning ticket was sold in Odessa. Other Texans also won million-dollar prizes in Powerball and Mega Millions.