APD says its SWAT team is responding near the 9200 block of Northgate Blvd and asked people to avoid the area; PIO9 is en route to set a media staging location. More details were not released in the initial update.

A Travis County judge has tentatively scheduled the trial for Shane James Jr. on Nov. 5, 2026, after courts found him fit to stand trial.

Chef Stefan Bowers will open Mayday, a seafood-forward sandwich pop-up at Merci Jones on May 17. The limited-run events will tease a 12-sandwich menu across four months.

State data show big differences across Texas campuses: UT Austin graduates borrow far less while some campuses — including HBCUs — still report much heavier loan use.

A 46-year-old man arrested on a DWI was transported from the Travis County Correctional Complex and later died at an Austin hospital; investigators and the medical examiner are reviewing the case.

TxDOT will break ground Wednesday on a $68.4M overhaul of Loop 360 at Courtyard Drive and RM 2222, adding an underpass and a diverging diamond for RM 2222.

Allandale's Yard Bar will shut on May 30 after 11 years; owners blamed rising property taxes and insurance for the decision.

A new hotel‑condo on South Lamar blends hotel service with condo ownership, offering furnished units, a pool, rooftop and a lobby café. Sales and stays are now available.

Bee Cave police arrested a 38-year-old Sunday after a traffic stop turned into a foot chase and helicopter search; the suspect was wanted on Austin Police domestic-violence warrants.

Austin native Cade Klubnik was selected by the New York Jets at No. 110 in the 2026 NFL Draft. The former Westlake star and Clemson starter lands in New York as a developmental prospect.

An FDA‑cleared stimulation system is restoring grip and dexterity for Austin patients with cervical spinal cord injuries.

MovingPlace's April report finds downtown 78701 and suburbs Leander and Pflugerville among the nation's hottest ZIP codes for new moves, signaling split urban‑and‑suburban demand.

A Llano ISD substitute was arrested and faces a second‑degree felony after the district alerted deputies to an alleged improper relationship with a student.