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.

Hutto police responded Friday to an active incident in the 100 block of Gray Fox Loop. Authorities say there is no danger and asked residents to avoid the area.

A DPS academy recruit was arrested in Austin and charged with sexual assault of a UT student; court records and a Texas Rangers affidavit detail the allegations and evidence.

Muggy Friday with highs near 84°F and gusty south winds. Heavy showers and thunderstorms likely Saturday into next week.

LazyDaze pairs Ethiopian coffee with hemp at a South Austin coffeeshop, citing lab tests and state hemp rules as it expands beyond Austin.

John Messinger won the Place 9 Republican primary for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Alison Fox and Thomas Smith will face a May runoff for Place 3.

A pipeline failure forced Pflugerville into a local disaster and Stage 3 water restrictions. Crews are installing a temporary bypass while residents must limit water use to indoor needs.

Muggy start with highs near 85F and gusty south winds. Slight shower chance today; heavier rain and flood risk returns this weekend.

The Well is expanding to Bouldin Creek this spring, bringing its gluten‑free menu, weekend brunch and indoor/outdoor seating to West Monroe.

Cloudy and muggy with showers likely this afternoon and heavier rounds possible through the weekend. Gusty southerly winds and localized flooding are the main concerns.

Peach Cobbler Factory is opening its first Austin-area shop in Round Rock this March at the Sky Plaza retail center.

Two men from Austin and Lockhart were arrested after a 20-year-old was found dead in Kyle; police say recovered powder tested positive for fentanyl and murder charges were filed.

Low clouds and muggy air give way to a hot afternoon. Showers and a few strong storms are likely Wednesday.