Bacalar in Austin, previously a high-end Mexican restaurant, closed to become a casual eatery after parting with Chef Gabe Erales. This shift aligns with neighborhood preferences for relaxed dining.

The Round Rock Public Library is holding its 3rd Annual ‘Paint Your Pet’ Art Show, with submissions open until August 15 for both physical and digital artworks.

Round Rock Parks and Recreation lifeguard teams qualified for the state competition after excelling at a regional event, showing skill in rescue scenarios.

Austin Police arrested Christopher Phillips for assaulting and robbing an elderly person after following them from a bank, a crime known as 'jugging.' They urge public vigilance and offer safety tips.

A person suffered critical injuries after falling 30 feet from scaffolding at a south Austin construction site and was transported to Dell Seton Medical Center.

Elon Musk is relocating the headquarters of his company X to Austin, Texas, partly in response to California's new parental notification law on gender identity issues in schools.

Austin ISD is considering tax hikes and program cuts to address a $78 million budget shortfall, with a vote on a tax rate election possibly happening in August.

The Resource Management Commission in Austin seeks ordinance revisions for advising on natural gas utility rates and environmental impacts, prompted by Council Member Alison Alter's advocacy for inclusivity and sustainability in such decisions.

Llano County in Texas is preparing for potential flooding, with community and officials on high alert, readying rescue teams and closures to ensure safety and avoid a repeat of past flood disasters.

The Austin Police are investigating the shooting death of Jose Ramon Lizarraga Boca Negra, occurring on July 18 in Austin, marking the city's 34th homicide of 2024.

A North Austin apartment complex fire resulted in critical injuries for a woman, who was sent to the hospital. Firefighters contained the blaze within 15 minutes; the fire's cause is under investigation.

Austin expects a week of rain with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures near 90 degrees. Localized flooding is possible, with the National Weather Service forecasting continued wet conditions.

South Congress Avenue in Austin is grappling with growth, causing tension between tradition and modern developments as rents skyrocket and local businesses struggle or relocate.