Mountain Mike's opened its first Central Texas location in Manor, bringing a buffet, arcade and big screens to the U.S. 290 corridor. The franchisee says more Austin-area restaurants are planned.

A San Marcos man pleaded guilty to three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and was sentenced to 30 years after prosecutors said the abuse took place over multiple years. The Hays County DA praised the victim's bravery.

A small plane made an emergency landing on U.S. 290 west of Circle Drive Wednesday; no injuries were reported but major delays are expected. Crews remain on scene.

Maroon 5 and Post Malone will headline the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin; Friday and Saturday concerts are included with race tickets.

Austin police released a photo and case numbers as detectives seek tips after several window‑peeping reports tied to a home on Avenue C. The suspect is described as a white male driving a white Prius.

Austin police are expanding a year‑round 'No Refusal' DWI enforcement plan that empowers faster blood‑warrant requests and boosts late‑night patrols.

A fatal crash closed RM 2243 in Leander overnight; the roadway reopened before 3 a.m. and police have released few details.

PfISD released 12 draft scenarios that could close several elementary and middle schools as it confronts a projected $18.3M shortfall. Meetings and an online survey are underway.

Chef Ling Qi Wu is opening Holly Wu, a namesake restaurant, on West Sixth in Austin while a Cedar Park site moves through permitting. The project is being led by family members.

A 19-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly carjacking a delivery driver on W. 7th and crashing the stolen vehicle downtown; the delivery worker suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A cold front will move through Austin around midday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely with heavy downpours and an isolated large-hail threat.

Sno‑Beach’s purple trailer is back at 412 Sterzing St, serving house‑made snow‑cone flavors including Tiger’s Blood as the season opens.

Emmer & Rye rebranded Lefty's Brick Bar at Arrive Austin as Lefty's Day & Night, adding morning coffee, a full food program, wellness classes and a new cocktail slate.