A Hays County jury handed a 75-year sentence to Izaiah Vela after convicting him of sexually assaulting a child and selling fentanyl linked to a 15-year-old's death.

The Griffith Building's $19.5M rehab has reopened as a civic hub with a free City Arts Center, visitors center and the Round Rock Chamber on Main Street.

State filings show a roughly $16.5M, 241,000‑sq‑ft retail cluster called Gabriel's Horn is planned near Ronald Reagan Boulevard in fast‑growing Leander.

A Williamson County judge sentenced Devin Vasquez‑Pacheco to 50 years after he pleaded guilty in the June 2022 killing of 16‑year‑old Adrian Curiel in northwest Austin.

Rooms To Go plans a showroom at McCarty Commons in San Marcos, joining a new H‑E‑B and outlet traffic along the I‑35 corridor.

Multiple utility poles caught fire along SH 123 early Friday, cutting power to thousands in San Marcos as crews work to repair damaged lines.

Round Rock Police arrested two more minors connected to a New Year's Eve shooting, bringing the total arrests to three. The incident injured five and is under active investigation.

Three teenagers were arrested in Kyle for car burglaries; Jonah Harbour faces multiple charges and is held on bond. Police urge public vigilance and seek security footage to aid the investigation.

Texas Governor Abbott called on CFISD to sever ties with CAIR and cancel the 2026 Houston Islamic Games at a public high school, citing safety concerns and values.

Procter & Gamble has bought Austin’s Wonderbelly, the clean-label antacid startup founded by brothers Lucas and Noah Kraft.

Austin police renewed an appeal for tips after an Oct. 23 hit-and-run near the UT campus. Investigators are looking for a black Infiniti coupe; tips could earn a reward.

Williamson County is under a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday to Sunday, with potential travel hazards. Officials advise residents to prepare by stocking up on supplies and charging devices.

Governor Abbott appoints Lindsey Gohlke and Romey Swanson to Texas's FRLCC to guide conservation efforts until 2031. Gohlke brings finance expertise, while Swanson offers extensive environmental experience.