Frisky Kitty Cat Cafe won city approval for a 1,600‑sqft coffee shop with a glass‑enclosed cat lounge at 1209 E. Main Street, partnering with local rescues for adoptions.

Officials say falling enrollment and stalled property sales have widened a multi‑million‑dollar shortfall, putting consolidations and deeper cuts back on the table.

Neighbors in Southwood say a recurring camp under the St. Elmo bridge is bringing drug use, trash and safety fears to their block.

Sunny skies today with a high near 82°F. Storm chances increase Thursday and spike over the weekend, so keep plans flexible.

A touring Titanic exhibition makes its U.S. debut in Austin this Friday, centering passengers' stories with 200+ artifacts and life‑size recreations.

Central Health is adding 13 Narcan vending sites — bringing countywide locations to 45 — placing free naloxone at clinics, jails and partner sites around Travis County.

Lockhart ISD approved a partnership to build 117 homes for staff at Wildflower at Juniper Springs, promising shorter commutes and savings on housing costs.

Piada Italian Street Food plans a Pflugerville location at Stone Hill Town Center, taking over the former Factory Mattress space. A TDLR filing pegs the build‑out for completion in July.

A 16-year-old was struck at Dessau Road and Shropshire Boulevard and later died. APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating the crash.

Pinnacle’s two‑tower plan for the DoubleTree site by UT won rezoning in April 2024 but construction hasn’t started; the project remains planned but slow to advance. City records detail new entitlements up to 280 feet.

Sovian, a European-style steakhouse from Chef Vira Chudasma, opened April 7 at the Summit at Rivery Park in Georgetown, serving wood-fired steaks and a deep wine program.

A CAP state-by-state analysis finds expanded SNAP work rules could lead to about 2,500 avoidable deaths in Texas, raising alarms among San Antonio food providers.

CCTV shows a funnel cloud brush a house outside Lindale; the NWS confirmed a short-lived EF1 tornado that damaged multiple homes but caused no serious injuries.