UTSA plans to fold its race, ethnicity and gender studies unit into the Bicultural‑Bilingual Studies department effective Sept. 1, sparking faculty and student concern. The move comes amid similar restructurings across Texas and new regents rules on classroom material.

One person was hurt in a downtown Austin shoot/stab call Thursday; APD and CapMetro responded and the victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition. Investigators are asking for tips.

T Bar M is expanding its New Braunfels campus with new lodges, dining spaces and a teen center. The $47.8 million project will add roughly 20 acres and expand family‑camp capacity for summer 2027.

CARTS will start two new weekday commuter routes on March 2 linking Bastrop, Smithville, Georgetown and Round Rock to downtown Austin, with limited-time free rides. A Smithville Station ribbon cutting is planned during the launch.

Long waits at Austin’s first Swig have snarled parking at Woodland Center, prompting complaints from Half Price Books and other tenants. Franchise reps say they’re adjusting traffic controls.

Austin removed several painted crosswalks after federal officials directed the city to restore FHWA-linked study sites. City will let some markings fade while pursuing exceptions for others.

A Washington, D.C. civil‑rights attorney, Elizabeth Paukstis, died after being struck by a UPS truck on Loop 256 in Palestine. Police say the driver remained and investigators are still gathering evidence.

Skillpoint Alliance won a Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant, bringing four- and five-week trades courses and employer connections to Seguin residents. The funding is part of a $10M-plus round to scale training nationwide.

AI‑made ads are surfacing in the March 3 Texas primary, from satirical clips to near‑photoreal deepfakes. The trend is forcing voters and watchdogs to parse what’s real.

Justin Huffman and Nicole Rossi's Fish Shop pairs a punchy raw bar and classic cocktails with vintage charm on East Sixth. Early reviews praise the hospitality and seafood-forward menu.

A bomb threat at Methodist Hospital Hill Country in Fredericksburg prompted a police and ATF sweep Thursday; investigators say it followed similar threats to area schools.

Apex Pickleball Clubs opened Feb. 9 in Cedar Park with 16 indoor courts, a pro shop and PickleDilly’s for courtside dining. The 49,000‑sq‑ft venue offers lessons, leagues and event space.

A year after a blood clot diagnosis, Victor Wembanyama has been cleared, is starting regularly and is being managed carefully as the Spurs chase the West's top seed.