Clear skies this morning give way to a fast warmup: highs near 70 Thursday, then around 80 Friday–Saturday. Spotty frost possible in a few sheltered Hill Country hollows.

Colliers' latest market data show construction is cooling and occupancy is stabilizing in Austin, setting the stage for rent gains in 2026.

A new Austin survey finds 61% of residents worry AI could displace jobs and many fear deepfakes and a loss of the human touch. Local leaders are pressing for reskilling.

Rolling Stone will stage a three-night Future of Music showcase at ACL Live March 12–14, headlined by Lola Young, Fuerza Regida and BigXThaPlug. Tickets are available via AXS.

Mom's Banh Mi is relocating to downtown Hutto and will operate from The Hippo Escape at 209 Farley St; an official opening date is still TBD. The truck will serve banh mi, rice and noodle bowls and Vietnamese-style coffee.

A North Austin Denny’s has reopened after renovations and celebrated with free mugs, a prize wheel and discounted Grand Slams for the week. The diner remains open 24/7.

State auditors have launched a review after Texas comptroller filings showed seven months of zero-dollar alcohol sales at the Moody Center in 2025. The audit aims to reconcile venue records with public filings.

St. David’s HealthCare has added six Austin Emergency Center locations to its freestanding ER network, growing its regional reach and tying the sites to local hospitals.

TxDOT has applied for CAMPO design grants to study widening U.S. 290, RM 1826 and RM 12 near Dripping Springs as traffic and population surge in Hays County.

A 23-year-old was taken into custody after a barricade at Hillside Ranch Apartments; police ordered a shelter-in-place and say protective-order charges are likely.

L'Oca d'Oro owner Adam Orman says five employees have been detained or deported; he’s using pay-what-you-will nights and legal toolkits to support staff and push for city help.

TEA will correct roughly 4,200 errors in the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum after the State Board delayed a vote. Licensing flags and publishing mistakes have amplified concerns about the rollout.

Texas pushed the deadline to Feb. 23 for SNAP replacement claims after January’s winter storm. Approved benefits should appear on Lone Star Cards within two business days.