After years of delays and fierce local debate, Buc‑ee’s is listed for a Boerne opening in 2027; city approvals, traffic studies and utility work are the remaining hurdles.

CAMPO programmed roughly $400M into the 2019–22 TIP, funding I‑35 elements, suburban connectors and bike/ped projects across Central Texas.

IKEA will close its Plan & order point at The Domain on Aug. 30, 2026, after roughly two years. Customers are being directed to Round Rock and online options.

A researcher says Anthropic's Claude helped expose an SQL injection in Front Gate Tickets that could issue unlimited VIP passes; Front Gate says it patched the bug and found no sign of fraud.

Buda will break ground this July on a 40‑acre Garison Park along Onion Creek with a swimming hole, kayak launch and new trails. Construction is expected to take about a year.

Hot, humid days ahead: highs near 97°F today and heat‑index values near 102°F. City cooling centers are available for relief.

City officials warn the emerald ash borer is closing in on Central Texas and outline signs, treatments and where to report suspected sightings.

Elgin police are investigating a suspicious death off Anderson Drive and have identified a person of interest. Officials say there is no danger to the public as detectives continue the probe.

Hot and humid on Wednesday, July 1 highs near 976F with heat index up to 1036F. Low rain chances; check cooling centers and plan outdoor activity accordingly.

Austin Public Health says a mosquito pool in western Travis County (ZIP 78733) tested positive for West Nile; there are no human cases reported so far. Officials urge residents to follow the "four Ds."

Muggy mornings give way to hot afternoons: highs in the mid‑90s with heat‑index readings into the low 100s. Cooling centers and safety tips are available.

Surveillance images show three suspects who allegedly tackled a clerk at the MLK 7‑Eleven on May 31; Austin police are asking for tips and may offer a reward.

Hot, hazy Monday in Austin: highs near 98°F, heat indices into the low 100s with gusty south winds and Saharan dust.