A New York Times investigation links nearly 90 Texas entities to Elon Musk — acres of land, luxury condos and companies tied to political spending. The map raises fresh transparency and local‑planning questions.

Buda police say a skunk tested positive for rabies. Residents are urged to avoid wildlife and confirm pet vaccinations.

Cerus has broken ground on Ascalon Medical Office Park — a 4.4‑acre, 45,000‑SF medical campus on Williams Drive that targets surgery, imaging and emergency care and aims to open to tenants in 2027.

Historic Landmark commissioners say they were blindsided after being asked to approve demolition of the Barton Springs Road Bridge and delayed a vote to demand engineering and cost documents.

A 34-year-old man was arrested after police say he struck a pedestrian on Menchaca Road in south Austin. The injured person was hospitalized and the driver faces DWI and weapons charges.

Digital Brands Group has moved its headquarters to Round Rock and says it will expand into collegiate apparel to challenge Fanatics, promising new jobs and rapid growth.

Sereniah Breland announced her retirement at Tuesday’s council meeting. The council approved a phased exit keeping her through July and on as an adviser through year‑end.

A trucker's viral post says a Bastrop Buc-ee's turned him away under an alleged new ban on commercial trailers, reigniting complaints about the chain's no‑semi policy.

Smithville's Renegade Crawfish Company has launched Friday and Saturday boils and is accepting live-crawfish orders for weekend pickup.

Abbott ordered DPS to boost patrols and specialized units after violent reprisals in Mexico; travelers were urged to follow State Department guidance.

Sunny and breezy in Austin today with a high near 63°F and gusts up to 20 mph. Elevated fire‑weather risk for much of the region—avoid outdoor burning.

A 675‑acre Hill Country ranch in Driftwood with ties to George Strait is listed for $19.5 million. Lone Woman Mountain Ranch pairs mountain‑top views with two homes and ponds.

A state licensing-system rollout left new Texas agents waiting weeks for credentials, disrupting income and forcing brokers to reshuffle listings.