Austin Community College bought a 560,000‑sq‑ft site in Southeast Travis County for $130.5M to fast‑track the Infrastructure Academy and expand hands‑on trades training. The move is meant to open labs and classrooms sooner than a new build would allow.

WalletHub's latest ranking, reported by the Austin American-Statesman, puts Austin's rent at about 22% of household income — middle of the pack for Texas cities.

Wayne Christian is listed as an advisor to an oil‑backed crypto token that promises one‑to‑one exposure to a barrel of WTI crude. The appearance of a regulator on pitch materials has raised ethics questions.

Family-owned Bella Loma opened a Spicewood tasting room in February, serving house-distilled blanco and reposado tequilas with more releases planned later this year.

A heavy police response and live TV coverage marked a Wednesday standoff at Lark San Antonio near Loop 1604 and UTSA. Negotiators and specialty units were on scene.

Austin-Bergstrom will run a federally required full-scale emergency exercise on April 15, bringing extra law enforcement to the terminal. Officials say flights should continue normally.

Unlock MLS data shows Austin metro median home price slipped about 3% from March 2025 to March 2026 as inventory rises and pending sales tick up.

Plaintiffs want Elon Musk’s deposition and unredacted America PAC records after saying the $1M giveaways weren’t truly random. The dispute has moved into Austin discovery.

Homeland Security has begun pressing Texas counties for voter registration applications, signatures and voting histories. County officials say the requests are broad and are consulting lawyers.

County action clears an early hurdle for a proposed 480‑home community near Lockhart by a Florida‑based developer. The move adds to a wave of big projects in Caldwell County.

Alcove Cantina on Main Street has relaunched as Sociedad, unveiling a revamped interior, bigger tequila and mezcal list, and a new Mexican-focused menu.

A water main break on Red River Street Monday carved a hole in the downtown roadway and shut lanes near East Sixth; crews are on scene and detours are in place.

Foggy morning gives way to likely showers and thunderstorms Sunday. Heavy downpours and gusty southeast winds may disrupt commutes.