The Round Rock Fire Department's Crisis Response Unit has been actively helping those affected by Winter Storm Fern, providing crisis support and emergency assistance.

Country star George Strait added two more shows in Austin due to high demand, with tickets on presale and the general public sale looming, amid high resale prices for earlier dates.

Austin hot‑chicken favorite Tumble 22 has opened at 18725 FM 685 in Pflugerville, serving its O.G. sandwich, six spice levels and housemade pies.

Big Top Candy Shop opens a new location in Hyde Park, Austin, with offerings like international candies and soda floats, and plans for future additions like soft serve.

Austin police want a new traffic offense to ticket noisy car engines after a rise in complaints, especially along RM 2222. The chief plans a Public Safety Committee briefing on Feb. 2.

A woman was arrested for arson and burglary at the Comal County GOP Headquarters, causing minor damage. The investigation is ongoing with the FBI involved.

State filings and storefront signs show Haidilao is headed for Domain NORTHSIDE's Rock Rose district, with construction slated to start March 1, 2026.

Indeed has subleased the rest of its Domain Gateway building in The Domain, and filings hint a major e-commerce tenant may be involved.

A pilot that parked camera trailers in 15 Austin parks coincided with a more than 50% drop in reported vehicle break‑ins, city officials say.

An internal memo shows an Austin officer ran a high-speed PIT maneuver at about 87 mph during a June chase; Chief Lisa Davis suspended him for one day. The memo lists prior incidents and notes the officer may appeal.

Georgetown butcher-restaurant Tejas Meat Supply announced plans for a Round Rock location at 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd.; the opening date is listed as TBD. The shop is known for the Georgetown Melt and loaded barbecue fries.

Rep. Julie Johnson bought Palantir shares in early 2025 and later sold them while publicly criticizing ICE — a combination now drawing ethics scrutiny. The trades and her committee role have put her under a new spotlight ahead of a primary.

Pflugerville approved $80.1M in certificates of obligation to finish a roughly 15‑mile raw water pipeline and expand its water treatment plant, selling the debt to TWDB for cheaper borrowing.