Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Five teens were arrested after San Marcos police stopped a suspect vehicle in the 500 block of Craddock Ave. Officers recovered stolen items, including a firearm.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy morning fog will give way to sun and highs near 91°F. Low rain chances return late this weekend into early next week.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Four developer teams have been shortlisted to remake a multi-block section of Lockhart’s downtown. The EDC’s RFQ has moved to an RFP stage with an Aug. 3 deadline and a hoped-for selection this fall.
Politics & Govt in ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.