John Messinger won the Place 9 Republican primary for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Alison Fox and Thomas Smith will face a May runoff for Place 3.

A pipeline failure forced Pflugerville into a local disaster and Stage 3 water restrictions. Crews are installing a temporary bypass while residents must limit water use to indoor needs.

Muggy start with highs near 85F and gusty south winds. Slight shower chance today; heavier rain and flood risk returns this weekend.

The Well is expanding to Bouldin Creek this spring, bringing its gluten‑free menu, weekend brunch and indoor/outdoor seating to West Monroe.

Cloudy and muggy with showers likely this afternoon and heavier rounds possible through the weekend. Gusty southerly winds and localized flooding are the main concerns.

Peach Cobbler Factory is opening its first Austin-area shop in Round Rock this March at the Sky Plaza retail center.

Two men from Austin and Lockhart were arrested after a 20-year-old was found dead in Kyle; police say recovered powder tested positive for fentanyl and murder charges were filed.

Low clouds and muggy air give way to a hot afternoon. Showers and a few strong storms are likely Wednesday.

A wave of multifamily high-rises — led by the 1,025-foot Waterline — has reshaped downtown Austin and put the city ahead of other Texas metros in new tower activity.

A veteran Hill Country firefighter was pinned by a bull while working a Bandera rodeo and remains in ICU. Friends have launched a fundraiser to help cover mounting medical bills.

A Waco jury convicted Marianna Miles after prosecutors say she chained, starved and beat a girl in her care. She was sentenced to 70 years with parole possible after 15 years.

First Watch will open a 3,922-square-foot cafe at Burleson Crossing East on March 16, serving breakfast and brunch daily. VIP perks and opening-week coffee are planned.

Urth Caffé is coming to Austin: filings show a flagship planned at 1010 E Cesar Chavez and a paired bakery commissary on Medina Street. The project is tied to a $2.3M renovation and a wider Texas rollout.