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.

Travis County deputies are investigating a shooting the sheriff’s office described as a homicide near Crystal Bend and Dewberry drives. A 9 p.m. media briefing is scheduled.

A rare, fully entitled 1.4‑acre parcel across from Q2 Stadium is on the market with approved plans for a high‑rise multifamily tower.

One person was hurt in a downtown Austin shoot/stab call Thursday; APD and CapMetro responded and the victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Investigators are asking for tips.

Long waits at Austin’s first Swig have snarled parking at Woodland Center, prompting complaints from Half Price Books and other tenants. Franchise reps say they’re adjusting traffic controls.

LCRA has launched a feasibility study on nearly 2,000 acres northwest of Eagle Lake that could store 48,000–80,000 acre‑feet and expand Central Texas water supplies.

Patchy fog this morning clears to mid-80s today. A dry, gusty front Saturday raises fire‑danger concerns across Central Texas.