A Texas State/X‑Bow plan to static‑test solid rocket motors at Freeman Ranch has neighbors and conservationists warning the Edwards Aquifer could be at risk. University officials say safeguards are planned.

Austin police asked Wednesday for help finding Joe Louis Cheatham, 36, wanted on a sexual assault warrant. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Capital Area Crime Stoppers.

A Texas court directed Xcel to replace deteriorated utility poles in wildfire-prone Panhandle areas after the Smokehouse Creek blaze, setting tight inspection and replacement timelines.

Digital Brands Group has moved its headquarters to Round Rock and says it will expand into collegiate apparel to challenge Fanatics, promising new jobs and rapid growth.

Roughly 70 Austin-area campuses have signed on to Texas’ $1 billion Education Freedom Accounts, offering families thousands toward private tuition; applications close March 17.

Sereniah Breland announced her retirement at Tuesday’s council meeting. The council approved a phased exit keeping her through July and on as an adviser through year‑end.

A Kyle traffic stop on I‑35 led deputies to seize about 25 kilograms of cocaine, officials say.

An Austin business court heard arguments this week over whether CrowdStrike is really headquartered here as GoSecure accuses the company of using stolen trade secrets. The judge took the matter under advisement.

Austin activist Del Bigtree told The Atlantic he wants his children to catch measles and polio as outbreaks surge nationwide.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 88°F. Fire danger increases into Thursday; check local burn rules.

A trucker's viral post says a Bastrop Buc-ee's turned him away under an alleged new ban on commercial trailers, reigniting complaints about the chain's no‑semi policy.

City data show serious‑injury crashes fell 28% in 2025 to 301 incidents, the lowest since Vision Zero began. Officials credit intersection redesigns and grants for much of the drop.

Southwestern Travis County's groundwater district declared an extreme drought, ordering 30% curtailments for some wells and strict outdoor water limits.