A new hotel‑condo on South Lamar blends hotel service with condo ownership, offering furnished units, a pool, rooftop and a lobby café. Sales and stays are now available.

Bee Cave police arrested a 38-year-old Sunday after a traffic stop turned into a foot chase and helicopter search; the suspect was wanted on Austin Police domestic-violence warrants.

Austin native Cade Klubnik was selected by the New York Jets at No. 110 in the 2026 NFL Draft. The former Westlake star and Clemson starter lands in New York as a developmental prospect.

An FDA‑cleared stimulation system is restoring grip and dexterity for Austin patients with cervical spinal cord injuries.

MovingPlace's April report finds downtown 78701 and suburbs Leander and Pflugerville among the nation's hottest ZIP codes for new moves, signaling split urban‑and‑suburban demand.

A Llano ISD substitute was arrested and faces a second‑degree felony after the district alerted deputies to an alleged improper relationship with a student.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Austin. Slight chance of afternoon storms Friday, then highs push into the 90s with heat indices near 100°F this weekend.

Westwood High in northwest Austin was briefly evacuated Wednesday after a bomb threat officials say was part of a suspected 'swatting' series. Police swept the campus and students returned after about 35 minutes.

A cargo train derailed early Thursday near Bowie and West 3rd in downtown Austin. Police say there were no injuries, but expect street closures and delays.

San Marcos placed an officer on leave after a March traffic stop led to a San Antonio man being taken into ICE custody. The city says an internal review is underway amid protests.

LCRA says the Timmerman plant near Maxwell reached full operation Tuesday after its second unit connected to the ERCOT grid, adding roughly 380 MW of fast‑start capacity. This is the first project backed by the Texas Energy Fund to go fully online.

Alteño from Michelin-recognized chef Johnny Curiel will open inside 1 Hotel Austin this summer, bringing wood-fired Mexican dishes and an agave-forward cocktail program.

Uncle Nicky's will close its Hyde Park café on Sunday, April 26; the South Lamar location will remain open while the owners refocus the brand. Specials run April 24–26.