Sunny skies today with a high near 82°F. Storm chances increase Thursday and spike over the weekend, so keep plans flexible.

Lockhart ISD approved a partnership to build 117 homes for staff at Wildflower at Juniper Springs, promising shorter commutes and savings on housing costs.

Pinnacle’s two‑tower plan for the DoubleTree site by UT won rezoning in April 2024 but construction hasn’t started; the project remains planned but slow to advance. City records detail new entitlements up to 280 feet.

Sovian, a European-style steakhouse from Chef Vira Chudasma, opened April 7 at the Summit at Rivery Park in Georgetown, serving wood-fired steaks and a deep wine program.

Gov. Greg Abbott reshared an AI‑generated image claiming to show a rescued airman from Iran and deleted the post after fact‑checkers flagged it.

Austin is pairing federal FYI vouchers with local service dollars and a LifeWorks contract in an initial push to keep foster youth from becoming unhoused. Early placements will prioritize the most at‑risk 18‑ to 25‑year‑olds.

YouTuber ZHC will paint a 40-foot dragon boat live at Austin’s Dragon Boat Festival, then donate it for auction with an opening bid of $25,000. The free festival at Festival Beach features races, cultural performances and food vendors.

A fatal crash closed all eastbound lanes of the SH 45 toll flyover over U.S. 183 Friday afternoon as the Texas DPS leads an investigation.

Two Austin men were federally charged after a high-speed ICE pursuit that damaged federal vehicles and hospitalized a passenger, court filings say. One suspect was arrested April 1.

A Primrose School worker was arrested after a 3-month-old suffered a skull fracture; investigators say staff delayed seeking medical care following a March 16 incident.

Snorkeling in a Comal County water cave, UT researchers recovered fossils from giant tortoises, pampatheres and ground sloths that suggest a warmer, wetter Ice Age Texas.

Court affidavits allege four Del Valle High students lured a classmate to a garage and brutally assaulted him, leaving him with extensive bruises and burns.

An EF-0 tornado moved through northern Giddings on Thursday, snapping trees and damaging outbuildings while utility crews restored power to affected schools.