A 34-year-old man was arrested after police say he struck a pedestrian on Menchaca Road in south Austin. The injured person was hospitalized and the driver faces DWI and weapons charges.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will headline a free "Eat Real Food" rally in Austin on Feb. 26, part of a nationwide push tied to new federal dietary guidance. The short program runs late afternoon into early evening at Brazos Hall.

St. Edward’s President Montserrat Fuentes announced she will step down this summer after five years at the helm; trustees will hire a search firm for an interim and a national search.

A Texas State/X‑Bow plan to static‑test solid rocket motors at Freeman Ranch has neighbors and conservationists warning the Edwards Aquifer could be at risk. University officials say safeguards are planned.

Austin police asked Wednesday for help finding Joe Louis Cheatham, 36, wanted on a sexual assault warrant. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Capital Area Crime Stoppers.

A Texas court directed Xcel to replace deteriorated utility poles in wildfire-prone Panhandle areas after the Smokehouse Creek blaze, setting tight inspection and replacement timelines.

Digital Brands Group has moved its headquarters to Round Rock and says it will expand into collegiate apparel to challenge Fanatics, promising new jobs and rapid growth.

Roughly 70 Austin-area campuses have signed on to Texas’ $1 billion Education Freedom Accounts, offering families thousands toward private tuition; applications close March 17.

Sereniah Breland announced her retirement at Tuesday’s council meeting. The council approved a phased exit keeping her through July and on as an adviser through year‑end.

A Kyle traffic stop on I‑35 led deputies to seize about 25 kilograms of cocaine, officials say.

An Austin business court heard arguments this week over whether CrowdStrike is really headquartered here as GoSecure accuses the company of using stolen trade secrets. The judge took the matter under advisement.

Austin activist Del Bigtree told The Atlantic he wants his children to catch measles and polio as outbreaks surge nationwide.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 88°F. Fire danger increases into Thursday; check local burn rules.