A 1970s-era, 12-story office at 211 Seventh in downtown Austin is on the market; JLL is marketing the Highland Resources-owned asset. Low occupancy and short-term leases have buyers eyeing conversion.

Video shows Austin officers in riot gear detain at least three anti‑ICE protesters outside the J.J. Pickle Federal Building amid nationwide demonstrations.

Round Rock Public Library and SCORE Austin are offering two free Biz.ability workshops in February for entrepreneurs, focusing on strategic planning and SBA resources.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints six new members to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority board, with terms ending in 2027 and 2028, aiming to impact agricultural growth and diversification.

Governor Abbott appoints Lemuel Williams, Jr., David Lewis, and Valerie Vargas Cardenas to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board to enhance the organization's efforts in aiding low-income Texans with affordable housing.

Austin's weather forecast indicates a pleasant week with sun and clouds, no significant rain, and a gradual temperature increase, reaching 72 degrees midweek. Winds vary but remain gentle.

Leander Police searched the campus after a Facebook-reported bomb threat. Students were kept inside and authorities found no device.

A vehicle "spun out and flew off" northbound Hwy 183 in Mustang Ridge Friday night; one person died and investigators from Mustang Ridge PD and TxDPS are on scene.

An hours‑long APD SWAT standoff in southeast Austin ended early Saturday when a man surrendered after an aggravated assault call at a Dove Springs apartment.

TxDOT advances infrastructure with the I-35 Capital Express Central project in Austin, tunneling for flood resilience, and multiple road safety and capacity projects across Texas, improving highways and expressways.

Austin health officials offer guidance to distinguish between flu and allergies amid a rise in respiratory illnesses, stressing the importance of prevention measures and consulting healthcare providers.

A woman was arrested for arson after setting her boyfriend's jacket on fire, which led to a large apartment fire in North Austin, injuring firefighters and displacing residents.

Round Rock's population hit 142,302 in January 2026, with city officials updating stats monthly for single-family and quarterly for multifamily units to inform growth policies and planning.