UT invited Justice Clarence Thomas to a closed‑door April 15 talk at Hogg Memorial Auditorium. The university has not publicly confirmed the event.

River otters are turning up across Central Texas rivers, from San Marcos to San Antonio — a sign of cleaner water and more fish. Local managers are planning repairs to help wildlife move freely.

A $50 million gift from NVIDIA executive Roger Bringmann will bankroll the Bringmann Center and push Austin Christian University toward rapid growth and accreditation. The donation aims to double the Georgetown campus and expand the school's business and tech programming.

Ron Yates has opened an 8,800‑sq‑ft tasting room on US‑290 in Hye with a huge covered patio, a wood‑fired kitchen and a stage for live music. The winery marks the debut with a May 2 party.

Bobby Bones returns to Austin to host the iHeartCountry Festival at Moody Center on May 2, with Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum and more on the bill.

Tiger Lilly, the three‑story downtown Austin cocktail lounge at 400 Colorado St., announced a surprise closure with March 31 as its final day. The venue opened in late 2024.

ZT Systems leased a massive speculative industrial building in Georgetown, expanding its North Austin footprint and raising questions about how it will use the space.

Dozens of staff at the South Congress Hotel received termination letters as the property prepares a temporary closure and renovations after Hyatt's Dec. 2025 takeover.

John B. Connally High School in Pflugerville was locked down Monday after a tip about a possibly armed person. Officers searched the campus and reported no injuries.

A five-ship military helicopter formation flew over Austin on Sunday, rattling homes and prompting videos as it passed near Circuit of The Americas during MotoGP. Residents shared tracking links and eyewitness video.

Austinites face low 90s and gusty southerly winds Tuesday; showers and thunderstorms are most likely Wednesday night into the weekend.

Hold Out Brewing and Better Half have acquired Turnstile in North Austin. The neighborhood bar will keep its familiar look while adding Hold Out beers and Better Half pastries.

A City of Austin fair on April 11 will connect residents with rental and homebuyer help and gather community feedback on a proposed density-bonus plan. Attendance is free and registration is encouraged.