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JuiceLand will open inside the H-E-B on East Pflugerville Parkway on Feb. 20, bringing juices, smoothies and plant-forward grab-and-go options to the neighborhood.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
FBI/IC3 data show Austinites 50+ reported nearly $19–$20M lost to romance and confidence scams; agents urge vigilance ahead of Valentine’s Day.
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Unseasonably warm Monday in Austin with highs near 85°F and patchy morning fog. Spotty showers possible late Tuesday and again late this week.
Sunny, unusually warm Sunday in Austin with highs near 79°F and a warm week ahead. Small, scattered rain chances arrive late Tuesday night.
State filings show The Toasted Yolk will build a Sendero cafe in Bastrop with an $865,000 fit‑out and an 811‑sq‑ft patio, with construction slated to start next week.
Politics & Govt in ...
A federal judge in Austin blocked Texas SB 664, ruling that forcing large disclaimers on plant-based meat packaging violated manufacturers' First Amendment rights.
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Project filings show eight new Casey's travel centers in Texas — including a planned Austin outpost — with preliminary costs totaling roughly $4.4 million.
Founders Academy in Leander was evacuated after a bomb threat; police searched the campus and found no devices while investigators probe the call.
Clear skies Friday will push Austin into the low 80s. Dry, warm weekend ahead with only modest rain chances returning Monday–Tuesday.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Austin’s City Council approved a resolution to study “Green Social Housing,” a model that pairs permanent affordability with green building and city ownership. Staff must map financing and governance and report back this year.
Austin police reported a traffic fatality on northbound Bastrop Highway in the 1100 block; investigators are on the scene and seeking tips.
Photos of wanted posters circulated by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office list five suspects, including an alleged murder suspect; authorities are asking for anonymous tips.
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Kung Fu Saloon’s Domain outpost closed after a decade. The bar’s farewell and patron replies point to rising Domain rents as the likely reason.
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