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College GameDay will set up in Austin on Sept. 12 for Texas vs Ohio State. Expect big crowds and a national spotlight.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and calm this morning with a high near 86°F. Temperatures climb into the 90s midweek and heat‑index values spike late weekend.
A line of strong to severe storms will sweep through Austin late Sunday into early Monday. Expect damaging winds, hail and pockets of heavy overnight rain.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An 18‑year‑old Northeast Early College senior was taken into ICE custody after a May 1 traffic stop. Friends and family say the stop escalated when a DPS trooper couldn’t verify his identity.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
After a fatal January wreck, neighbors and a petition group want TxDOT to study and widen a dangerous stretch of FM 967 between FM 1826 and FM 1626.
Austin police are investigating a homicide in the 9200 block of North Lamar Boulevard. APD said a public information officer is en route and a media briefing is pending.
Three people in the Waco area were federally charged after search warrants turned up meth, guns and cash.
Three people were found shot inside a Pflugerville home; a person of interest was detained later that morning. Authorities say the investigation is active and are asking for tips.
Austin favorite Nervous Charlie's confirmed a third location at 2159 S. Lamar Blvd; owners teased the move with a Jurassic Park–style social video and signage. Opening date is still listed as "coming soon."
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