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Gov. Abbott told public colleges to hold undergraduate tuition flat for 2026–27 while the state boosted student aid by $328 million to expand grant coverage.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Filings connect Carvana to a proposed 172,000-square-foot project in far East Austin, a potential logistics and reconditioning footprint in a rapidly changing corridor.
Sports in ...
Teagan Kavan's shutout and Viviana Martinez's 17-pitch RBI triple lifted Texas past Arizona State, sending the Longhorns back to the Women's College World Series.
MoveBuddha's migration report names Georgetown the top Texas city for in‑state movers, driven by lower home prices and Austin‑area access.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
APD SWAT units staged near the 2100 block of W William Cannon Drive on Monday; no injuries were reported and a media briefing is expected.
A fight at Belton Lake on Saturday night turned deadly; the Army Criminal Investigation Division has opened a probe after multiple shots were fired.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and warm Sunday in Austin with highs near 88°F. Stronger storms return Tuesday night into Wednesday with localized flooding possible.
Flood Watch runs through Monday evening with multiple rounds of heavy rain likely. Expect afternoon and evening storms Saturday and possible flash flooding.
A Travis County grand jury indicted former APD training commander Wade Lyons on sexual‑assault and official‑oppression charges. Lyons' arraignment is set for June 9.
Flood Watch in effect May 2225 for the Austin area; 24 inches of rain possible with isolated heavier totals. Expect ponding and possible low-water crossing closures.
Texas Capital Bank is taking 25,000+ square feet at downtown Austin’s 415 Colorado and plans a 2027 relocation, lifting the tower’s office leasing to roughly half filled.
Muggy Thursday with scattered showers possible in Austin and a much wetter, stormier turn Saturday into Memorial Day. Brief heavy downpours could cause spotty street flooding.
Late‑night storms could drench Austin and linger into Thursday's commute, raising flash‑flood and severe‑weather concerns for low‑lying roads and neighborhoods.
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