Austin City Council approved entitlements for two towers near UT, unlocking hundreds of units and an estimated $3.3M for affordable housing via the density bonus. Construction timing remains unknown.

Birkenstock is opening its first Texas outlet at San Marcos Premium Outlets, bringing sandals, clogs and outlet deals to Central Texas shoppers this spring.

Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival will take over Austin’s Moody Center Sept. 26–27, 2026, with a star-packed lineup; tickets go on sale April 3.

Permits show Portland’s Killer Burger will open a 2,600‑sq‑ft spot at H‑E‑B‑anchored Manor Crossing with an estimated $900K interior build‑out and a July target.

Six years after Sharon Selman was killed, her family and Pflugerville police renewed a tip plea and offered a $25,000 reward as investigators released a composite sketch.

AUS shut the South Terminal and moved Allegiant and Frontier into the Barbara Jordan Terminal as the airport clears the south campus for new taxiways and Concourse B. Travelers should confirm terminals and expect shuttle and parking changes.

A North Austin man is charged after police say copper wire was cut from nearly a dozen streetlights, prompting warnings from Austin Energy.

A Travis County grand jury cleared four Austin officers who fired after a May 31 stolen-car chase. Body and dash-cam footage were released as probes continue.

Low 90s and gusty winds Wednesday in Austin; storms possible late tonight into Thursday and heavier rain likely Friday night into Saturday.

A truck driver tied to the March 22, 2024 Hays CISD bus rollover will be eligible to apply for parole on April 19, 2026, prompting families and school leaders to oppose early release.

A $7 million, 16,265-sq.-ft. development near Gruene would house a Karnes County National Bank branch and an Austin-based taproom. Filings and federal approval signal new private investment in the tourist district.

John Barnes, wounded confronting the 2018 Santa Fe shooter, still waits for federal help. A bipartisan bill would widen eligibility and force faster PSOB decisions.

Several Spectrum fiber lines were cut near Wells Branch in north Austin, causing outages as Spectrum and Austin police investigate. The company is offering up to $25,000 for tips.