Low 90s and gusty winds Wednesday in Austin; storms possible late tonight into Thursday and heavier rain likely Friday night into Saturday.

A truck driver tied to the March 22, 2024 Hays CISD bus rollover will be eligible to apply for parole on April 19, 2026, prompting families and school leaders to oppose early release.

A $7 million, 16,265-sq.-ft. development near Gruene would house a Karnes County National Bank branch and an Austin-based taproom. Filings and federal approval signal new private investment in the tourist district.

John Barnes, wounded confronting the 2018 Santa Fe shooter, still waits for federal help. A bipartisan bill would widen eligibility and force faster PSOB decisions.

Several Spectrum fiber lines were cut near Wells Branch in north Austin, causing outages as Spectrum and Austin police investigate. The company is offering up to $25,000 for tips.

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.