Thirsty Planet has opened a San Marcos tasting room at 110 E. MLK Drive, returning on‑site brewing and pouring its Thirsty Goat amber in a beer‑garden setting. The move follows a stretch of contract brewing and a 2023 closure that paused its in‑house operation.

Sticky morning clouds give way to a hot 92°F afternoon. Heat builds into the weekend and a growing storm risk arrives Monday.

On The Grind will open a 639‑sq‑ft drive‑thru kiosk at 1857 W. RR 150 in Kyle, with construction expected to start summer 2026 and finish in 2027.

A federal judge in Austin signaled that key parts of Texas' SB 4 likely conflict with the Constitution, putting the state's new border enforcement plan on uncertain ground.

Clear morning in Austin; an Air Quality Alert is active while highs climb to the low 90s this afternoon.

A crash on southbound SH 130 dumped heavy fuel and forced the toll road down to one lane near Gregg Manor, snarling the morning commute; no injuries were reported.

Sunny and hot today in Austin with highs near 91°F and an Air Quality Alert for ozone. Sensitive groups should limit afternoon outdoor exertion.

College GameDay will set up in Austin on Sept. 12 for Texas vs Ohio State. Expect big crowds and a national spotlight.

Investors say Austin developer Shravan Parsi diverted their capital to personal expenses and secret fees, putting San Marcos and Elgin projects at risk. The complaint seeks access to the books and possible receivership.

April MLS numbers show more closed and pending sales in Pflugerville and Hutto even as prices softened and days on market lengthened.

After 13 years, The Celia Jacobs Cheesecake Experience will close on May 31. Owners Phyllis and Kimmie thanked customers and will run limited weekend hours through the end of the month.

Site work is underway at 2209 N IH‑35 as Texas Roadhouse moves from plan to build; state records show a March start and a September 2026 finish.

Sunny and calm this morning with a high near 86°F. Temperatures climb into the 90s midweek and heat‑index values spike late weekend.