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Austin police say 48-year-old Tyrone Eugene Alexander is wanted on an aggravated-assault-with-deadly-weapon warrant. Capital Area Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information.
An Austin woman says her dog was found inside a trash compactor after a dispute; police are investigating and community posts have shared updates.
Food & Drinks in ...
EJ's Hot Pot & Sushi opened April 22 at The Shops at Arbor Walk, offering all-you-can-eat hot pot, sushi and boba to northwest Austin diners.
Travis County prosecutors filed new felony counts against 17‑year‑old Cristian Fajardo Mondragon tied to a chaotic South Austin spree that damaged homes and two fire stations.
An Austin man faces multiple felonies after a stolen van he was driving crashed into a Kyle patrol car; police say investigators found more than 80 identity documents and a fraudulent card.
A 32-year-old man died after officers used a Taser outside a North Austin home. APD has launched criminal and administrative probes into the encounter.
A tenant-funded Jimmy John’s is planned inside Texas State’s Undergraduate Academic Center, with a summer build‑out and a planned opening for the 2026–27 school year.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Cedar Park's Firefly Aerospace will deliver four propulsive drones to the Moon’s south pole under a $75M JPL subcontract, stepping into NASA's Moon Base plans.
Sports in ...
Adrian Rodriguez's eighth-inning double lifted Texas past Oregon 6-5 at Disch-Falk Field, clinching the Longhorns' 39th trip to the Men's College World Series.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sticky, humid air will push highs near 90°F Monday with a chance of midday storms. Heat index could top 100°F later in the week.
Highs near 91°F today but it will feel like 100–103°F. Warm nights and a warming trend into midweek; parks and libraries serve as cooling centers.
Retail & Industry in ...
An Austin medical‑cannabis company sued several hemp sellers, alleging lab tests show many products contain marijuana‑level THC and contaminants.
State project records show the former Jack in the Box at 16330 N FM 620 will be remodeled into a Taco Bell, with work scheduled Aug. 3–Oct. 29, 2026 and an $800K buildout.
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