A federal judge allowed Wildtype and UPSIDE to continue their constitutional challenge to Texas’ ban on cultivated meat, but the law still blocks sales while litigation proceeds.

The forecast for Austin includes varied weather: temps in the 70s, increasing clouds, a 60% chance of thunderstorms by Friday, a 90% chance of precipitation Friday night, and possible freezing rain and sleet over the weekend.

ICE and DHS agents were reported near FM 20 and U.S. Highway 183 in Lockhart Tuesday; local police say they were not notified and did not take part.

A federal judge sentenced 23-year-old Edwin Alfredo Barrientos-Mateo to 30 years after prosecutors say he helped hold nine people hostage in an Austin apartment. Officials say victims included a pregnant woman and a child and that smugglers demanded roughly $21,000 for a family's release.

Firefighters knocked down a building fire at the Bartholomew Park pool near Mueller; crews are searching for hot spots and nearby streets remain blocked.

Police say cellphone and vehicle data tied a man arrested in Manor to multiple church burglaries across the Austin area.

An 82-year-old man is missing from St. David's South Austin Medical Center; a Silver Alert has been issued and authorities released his description and last-known location.

Austin sues Pour Choices bar for persistent criminal activities, including drug and underage drinking offenses. The city may cut utilities or terminate the lease if not resolved.

Austin ISD unveils Wooten Elementary's modernization, the first of many funded by a $2.4 billion bond, despite district-wide budget issues and potential school closures.

Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas VFW Mid-Winter conference, praising veterans and highlighting legislative support for them, including a tax exemption and funding for ibogaine trials.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott directs investigations into potential Medicaid fraud to protect the program and its beneficiaries, emphasizing taxpayer and healthcare service integrity.

Procurement for Austin's Phase 1 light rail moved forward Friday as ATP opened bids for design and construction. Officials say construction could begin in 2027 while financing fights continue.

An Austin trans‑owned label says the FDA warned its Bareskin binders may be medical devices; founders call the timing deliberate as they negotiate with regulators.