Exalton Delco Jr., a longtime Huston‑Tillotson dean and UT ichthyologist, died at 96. He founded Upward Bound at HT and served on numerous local boards.

State filings show Tacodeli plans a new Tech Ridge outpost at 12705 Center Lake Drive, with construction slated for March 20–June 19 and a roughly $500,000 buildout.

Governor Abbott has awarded a $3.5 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to Texas State Technical College to support semiconductor workforce training.

The Austin Police are searching for a suspect in a 2025 aggravated robbery at Valero on Airport Boulevard, offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Austin Police responded to a New Year's homicide, arresting 19-year-old Alton Williams III for the murder of 18-year-old Isaiah Atkinson. They seek more information from the public.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amanda Crawford as Texas' Commissioner of Insurance until 2027, bringing her legal and informational resources expertise to the role.

Governor Abbott announces a $30,000 reward for information on the shooting of Commissioner Eddy Betancourt, with suspect Reynaldo Mata-Rios wanted by Texas law enforcement.

Governor Abbott reappoints Contreras, Fullerton, and Veliz to the Texas Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force until 2027, ensuring their expertise continues to support the state's small businesses.

After years as a trailer at Corner Bar, Kiin Di has a permanent South Lamar home with new large plates and a cocktail list. The move keeps fan favorites while expanding hours and dine-in service.

A Cedar Park shareholder sued Firefly Aerospace in Austin federal court, alleging the company misled investors about spacecraft demand and Alpha rocket readiness after a September test explosion.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints Col. Omar A. Perea to the state's Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee, with his term expiring on September 1, 2027.

Austin police released a suspect description after a June attack and theft at a Valero on Airport Boulevard. Investigators are asking the public to come forward.

Texas reached record employment and labor force numbers; Governor Abbott praised the state's economic growth and workforce. Texas outpaced national job growth rates and had a lower unemployment rate.