An Austin officer was suspended after investigators concluded he used excessive force during a downtown takedown. The department memo cites body‑worn camera and hotel video.

State filings show SpaceX plans a 157,321‑sq‑ft, $20M structure at its Bastrop Starlink campus — listed as a parking garage. The project is registered with Texas regulators and is slated to run into January 2027.

Oxford and Pine Tree paid about $250M for Wolf Ranch Town Center and Lakeline Plaza — roughly 1 million square feet of mostly leased Austin-area open-air retail. The buy marks Oxford’s entry into U.S. open-air retail and pairs it with an experienced operator.

An intoxicated driver crashed into Studio Ink tattoo shop in East Austin, causing significant damages and shutting down the business for over a week during the holiday season. No injuries were reported, but repairs are estimated to take 6-8 weeks.

Moderna Bar & Pizzeria opened downtown Austin with chef Leo Spizzirri’s dough‑first pizzas and a gold‑tiled Marra Forni oven. The menu mixes 10 pizza styles with tableside pasta theatrics.

Mayor Craig Morgan of Round Rock highlighted the city's investments in infrastructure and services, including transportation projects and public safety enhancements, at the Chamber's Power Lunch.

A man was arrested for firing a gun into an occupied apartment in San Marcos and faces serious charges, including aggravated kidnapping and assault. His bail is set at over $2 million.

Austin invites residents to meet finalists for the Animal Services Director role on December 18, 2025, at a public event with translation services provided.

Williamson County offices will close for Christmas and New Year holidays, with modified hours for certain services; animal shelter offers special hours.

Austin agents say some buyer offers now include one-sided clauses that can leave mortgages or title problems in sellers’ names. Experts urge careful review and legal help.

Play for All Park in Round Rock will expand with a new Sustainability Pod focusing on environmental education, funded by a Republic Services grant. A groundbreaking event is set for Dec. 17.

State records show DPS logged 110 people who tried to change the sex on their IDs; officials have not explained what they plan to do with the data.

TDLR filings show a 115,285‑sq‑ft H‑E‑B at McKinney Falls and William Cannon with an estimated $40M budget and a late‑2027 opening target.