Owners of Austin’s Cheer Up Charlies say the club was padlocked at 900 Red River on Wednesday, leaving staff scrambling just before SXSW after a landlord letter claimed a lease default.

CBP agriculture specialists at Austin-Bergstrom intercepted a khapra beetle in a 'first-in-port' find. Federal plant‑health officials say even a single detection matters.

Some Round Rock families say the district told them their kids will lose bus service next school year. Parents cite dark, sidewalk-free paths and want clearer timelines and safety fixes.

Thunderstorms early Wednesday could bring heavy rain and gusts up to 50 mph. Skies clear to a breezy 84°F, then warm into the weekend.

A late-night single-vehicle crash closed eastbound lanes of Lohmans Crossing Road near Tuscan Village, prompting an investigation and traffic detours.

Artivion bought roughly 160,000 square feet in Austin for about $20.3M, converting leased On‑X facilities into company-owned manufacturing space.

Family-run Bear King Brewing in Marble Falls closed after owners blamed rising costs, weeks after its guava IPA won a statewide gold medal.

Dense fog and patchy drizzle are reducing visibility across Austin this morning; NWS has an advisory until 10 AM CDT.

Texas will let businesses use federal bonus‑depreciation rules to write off eligible equipment faster, lowering franchise‑taxable margins on the 2026 report.

PNC's analysis shows Austin added jobs and kept GDP growth in 2025, leaving the metro more resilient than many peers and pointing to a steadier 2026.

Franchisee Best Choice Restaurants filed for a McAlister’s at 11300 U.S. Hwy 290 in Manor, adding the sandwich chain to the Highway 290 retail push. The filing lists the address but not an opening date.

Veracruz All Natural founders Reyna and Maritza Vazquez are launching Diablo Hot Chicken, a Mexican‑spiced hot chicken truck opening March 12 at Webberville Food Park.

San Pedro Limón expanded to a second Georgetown location that will handle tortillas, catering and to-go orders while the original location keeps sit-down service.