A husband-and-wife pop-up from Clay and Kimberly Jasper opened inside A Health and Wellness Shop in Steiner Ranch, serving seasonal lattes, matcha and breakfast tacos.

Chef Mike Graffeo's Umarell will open at 4413 Guadalupe in Hyde Park, serving fried-forward Italian comfort dishes like end-piece lasagna and an Italian hot dog. The team is targeting a Feb. 3 opening.

Round Rock ISD plans a February sale of $300M in voter-approved 2024 bonds, with cash expected by early March to start campus projects across the district.

Georgetown ISD is proposing staggered start times for 2026-27 to make bus runs more efficient and potentially save up to $1 million a year. Trustees are set to review the plan Jan. 26.

Insomnia Cookies has filed to open on South Congress at 4341 S Congress Ave; state filings list an April 1, 2026 completion and an estimated $240,000 fit-out.

Phoebe’s Diner is taking over the former Local at 9901 Brodie Lane and is targeting a March opening, bringing breakfast and barbecue to Southwest Austin.

A teen allegedly rammed a stolen car into a patrol vehicle at a Manor convenience store, triggering a pursuit and a SWAT response. He’s now facing multiple felony charges.

An 18-wheeler overturned on Highway 87 near Fredericksburg, causing southbound lane closures and necessitating a detour for traffic. No injuries were reported.

Izaiah Vela was sentenced to 75 years for sexually assaulting a child and dealing fentanyl that led to a teen's death.

The APD is seeking public help in locating Ramon Gonzalez Almager, an 82-year-old missing since January 18, last seen wearing a brown jacket and blue jeans.

A state‑by‑state analysis from Escoffier finds Texas will add roughly 52,000 culinary jobs by 2032, outpacing other states as restaurants warn hiring remains tight.

TxDOT urges Texans to avoid travel due to an approaching winter storm and has pre-treated roads with 1 million gallons of brine. They advise caution and offer updates via their website and hotline.

Austin forecast includes thunderstorms and a temperature drop, with a 100% chance of rain and potential for sleet, freezing rain, and gusty winds over the weekend.