A Hays County jury found a former San Marcos bouncer not guilty in the 2021 death of Emmett Worsham. The verdict closes the criminal case but leaves questions for the family.

Austin police are investigating a homicide in the 1200 block of Rundberg Lane; a media briefing is planned at Gus Garcia Recreation Center, time TBD.

Austin neurotech Phantom Neuro says its Phantom X implant decodes muscle signals so amputees can control prosthetic hands more naturally; early human trials are set for Australia in 2026.

Cass County judges want the state to shift one penny of the motor‑fuels tax to counties — a move supporters say could free about $190M a year for local repairs.

Sid Miller urged lawmakers to act after rising beef costs and a shrinking herd started forcing some Texas smokehouses to shrink menus or close. His office says policy steps are needed to protect the state’s BBQ businesses.

Brandywine plans to sell up to $300M in office assets, putting underperforming Austin buildings that are roughly 74% occupied on the market.

A TikTok romance con cost a family roughly $18,000; experts and the FBI warn similar scams spike around Valentine’s Day. Practical red flags and reporting steps inside.

A Travis County jury last week convicted Lavonta Harrison in the 2024 shooting that killed Shelby Wayne Cody and a judge sentenced him to 40 years in prison.

An 18-year-old was arrested after police say shots were fired at an ex-girlfriend's birthday party at a downtown Austin Airbnb. Investigators say video, phone and social-media evidence tied a suspect to the scene.

APD says a murder arrest warrant was obtained after a Jan. 31 East Austin stabbing; the victim later died and a suspect has been charged. Investigators are seeking tips.

A 23-year-old was arrested after allegedly threatening to 'shoot up' Dorzon International Lounge in northwest Austin, court records say. He faces felony counts.

Slick City leased the 43,000-square-foot former Floor & Decor at 4501 W. Braker Lane and is targeting an October 2026 opening for an indoor slide park.

RIDE Indoor Cycling will close two studios this month — Downtown Austin and West University in Houston — leaving instructors and riders surprised.