The owner of Elgin-Butler Brick Co. says a colleague used shell companies and below-market sales to strip assets and sell land, seeking more than $29 million in damages.

Low clouds this morning give way to a hot, humid afternoon. Highs near 94°F with feels‑like readings around 100–105°F and southerly gusts to 25 mph.

State figures for May show roughly 14.42 million nonfarm jobs and about 15.21 million Texans working; the governor’s claim tracks those levels but needs context.

Cloudy, muggy Sunday with an isolated shower chance. Heat spikes into the upper 90s Monday, June 22.

CarMax plans a 45,604‑sq‑ft used‑car superstore along I‑35 in San Marcos with a targeted September opening and both in‑store and online buying options.

A UT Austin study found lead and other metals above guideline levels in taps in Austin’s Colony, validating residents’ complaints about brown, hard water and steep bills.

A city audit found seven Austin Energy workers used city trucks as personal commuter vehicles, costing taxpayers about $37,300 and prompting tighter oversight.

Most Northwest Austin ZIP codes saw more May closings even as median sale prices cooled, giving buyers extra negotiating leverage this spring.

A Del Rio resident quietly claimed a $1 million top prize on the Texas Lottery's Queen of Spades scratch‑off; the ticket was sold at Easy Mart and Gas.

San Marcos’ City Council voted Tuesday to ban data centers across all zoning districts after months of heated meetings. The move responds to water, power and neighborhood worries.

APD recognized two officers for teamwork in a child‑abuse investigation that led to an arrest. The department praised their compassionate approach.

Texas Materials plans to expand its Cedar Park headquarters and roughly double local staff, taking on more office space and adding about 80 jobs by 2028.

People Inc. has acquired Hot Luck, the chef‑driven Austin festival co‑founded by Aaron Franklin. Founders will stay on and proceeds will continue to benefit Southern Smoke.