A KXAN investigation and a Texas State review found no evidence of a Rainey Street serial killer — but drownings at Lady Bird Lake tied to alcohol and access keep families and officials pushing for safety upgrades.

Dozens rallied at the Texas Capitol in Austin as local groups joined a national day of action against ICE. Organizers linked the local protest to national outrage after a fatal Minneapolis shooting.

About 100 Round Rock Early College students walked out Friday in a peaceful, student-organized protest against ICE. State officials and the TEA are now scrutinizing districts’ responses.

Hay bales burned Saturday near the IH‑10 frontage road by mile marker 663 outside Flatonia. Fire crews used foam and will let the piles smolder under watch.

Crust Pizza Co. is headed to Bastrop’s Sendero retail district on Hwy. 71; filings show a spring 2026 interior build‑out and a roughly $565,000 fit‑out. The brand says it will serve tavern‑style thin pizzas plus pastas and flatbreads.

A Williamson County judge imposed long, concurrent prison terms after the 2020 Cedar Park shooting that wounded three officers and triggered an 18‑hour standoff.

Shelly's Heart and Soul Food opened a food truck at The Shoppes at Affordable Storage in Hutto last week, serving catfish, wings and breakfast sandwiches.

A Travis County special grand jury indicted a Texas DPS corporal Thursday on an aggravated-assault charge tied to a July 2023 traffic stop and chase in northeast Austin. The DA’s civil rights unit will handle the prosecution.

San Antonio roaster Merit Coffee will open a Mueller café at 1900 Aldrich St., with a Valentine's Day opening event planned.

Chef Christophe Bonnegrace has parked his Herencia food truck in Johnson City, serving weekly-changing global menus and drawing weekend lines. The truck pairs Michelin‑level technique with casual Hill Country service.

New license-plate readers showed up near the DPS campus on North Lamar, prompting residents to demand who’s watching and why. The installs have stirred fresh privacy concerns in north Austin.

A teenager was stabbed Thursday in Central East Austin and taken to a trauma center; authorities say the incident was off the LBJ High School campus and the case is under investigation.

Photos released of an 18‑year‑old wanted on a first‑degree aggravated assault warrant in Austin. Tips may be eligible for up to $1,000.