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Real Estate & Development in ...
Endeavor is moving to plan a roughly 1,200‑acre phase at Robinson Ranch in north Austin — the biggest single development yet on the long‑held property.
Food & Drinks in ...
A Bee Cave‑area Mexican grill closed in June after a lockout notice was posted on the door; owners and reasons for the shutdown have not been detailed.
The Dakota East Side Ice House will close Aug. 9 after owner Kent Oliver declines to renew the lease. The East Side staple will mark its final weeks with events and gatherings.
A Taquería de Diez sign is up on Guadalupe near UT, promising late‑night tacos and a new face‑off with nearby Salsa Limón. The chain lists 3023 Guadalupe as "Opening Soon."
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A two‑day undercover operation in Williamson County led to eight arrests on online solicitation charges; authorities say the multi‑agency probe is ongoing.
Politics & Govt in ...
A 2021 podcast clip where James Talarico said he's 'a Christian who hates Christianity' resurfaced and is fueling GOP attacks as the Texas Senate race tightens.
Williamson County will open a new $90M, 120,000‑sq‑ft administration building in Georgetown on July 14, consolidating dozens of county offices into a single campus.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy, muggy morning in Austin; highs near 96°F and heat index near 104°F. City cooling centers and libraries are available for relief.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Booz Allen is acquiring Austin's Ultra I&C Mission Solutions for about $720M, adding hundreds of engineers and battlefield-ready software, edge compute and encryption tools.
The owner of Elgin-Butler Brick Co. says a colleague used shell companies and below-market sales to strip assets and sell land, seeking more than $29 million in damages.
Low clouds this morning give way to a hot, humid afternoon. Highs near 94°F with feels‑like readings around 100–105°F and southerly gusts to 25 mph.
State figures for May show roughly 14.42 million nonfarm jobs and about 15.21 million Texans working; the governor’s claim tracks those levels but needs context.
Cloudy, muggy Sunday with an isolated shower chance. Heat spikes into the upper 90s Monday, June 22.
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