Scheels will open a 240,000‑sq‑ft Cedar Park store in fall 2026 and is recruiting roughly 500 workers. The destination will include a Ferris wheel, aquarium and dozens of specialty shops.

Austin police responded to over 1,000 calls due to a winter storm, with road hazards and collisions prevalent, and shelters operational for those affected by the cold.

A chimney malfunction sparked a fire in northwest Austin, displacing 12 people and adding stress to emergency crews already handling numerous accidents due to icy conditions. Firefighters urged caution with heating and navigating treacherous roads.

Abbott expanded Texas prohibited technologies list and named the Texas Cyber Command to lead further threat reviews.

Austin police found a man unresponsive early Sunday in central Austin; investigators say the death may be medical, weather-related or both.

Create Healthy is planning a multimillion-dollar renovation to nearly double its Fredericksburg wellness center, adding a bigger pool, indoor track and courts.

Round Rock Public Library closes early due to inclement weather, adjusting operations for the safety of patrons and staff, with digital resources still available.

Austin remains on high alert due to severe winter weather, with emergency management coordinating response efforts and urging individuals to use shelters and prepare for ongoing conditions.

Playa Bowls plans a new downtown San Marcos outpost at Vie Lofts, with construction slated mid‑February to mid‑May.

Austin's weather will change this week with gradually warming temperatures, reaching highs from 27 to 47 degrees, and varying conditions, from sunny to partly cloudy, with potential light showers. Winds will be breezy initially, then lighter.

Leander police are searching for 17-year-old Lance Stevens, last seen at Leander High School on Jan. 22. Authorities urge residents to share tips with investigators.

Austin faces icy weather with freezing rain and potential ice accumulation, as temperatures drop and gusty winds persist. The National Weather Service predicts worsening conditions into the night, with slight improvements by Sunday.

A Texas appeals court has affirmed Kaitlin Armstrong’s conviction in the 2022 killing of cyclist Moriah “Mo” Wilson, keeping a 90‑year sentence intact while civil claims continue.