A 20i survey finds Texas web designers report more pay satisfaction than peers on the coasts, even with lower average salaries. Cost of living and career stage appear to matter more than raw dollars.

Madison Booker scored 40 as Texas overwhelmed Oregon 100-58 at the Moody Center, setting a Longhorns NCAA-tournament single-game scoring mark. The performance pushed the No. 1 seed into the Sweet 16.

Manor police and emergency crews responded to an incident in Presidential Heights; one person was injured, the suspect has been identified and there is no ongoing threat.

Cam Heide’s corner 3 and a late Matas Vokietaitis dunk lifted Texas past Gonzaga 74-68 and into the West Regional Sweet 16 in San Jose.

Kevin Fink’s Pullman Market at the Pearl has helped turn San Antonio into a Michelin‑recognized dining hub, adding hundreds of restaurant jobs and national attention. The market’s mix of grocer, bakeries and chef‑driven restaurants reshaped the Pearl.

Elon Musk unveiled a $20 billion 'Terafab' in Austin's Seaholm, saying the plant would dramatically expand chip output to feed Tesla, SpaceX and xAI.

Gov. Abbott launched a Texas Jobs Council to shore up shortages in electricians, welders and other trades; the panel will hand in recommendations by November 2026.

A 48-year-old woman died and another driver was hospitalized after a head-on collision on FM 110 Friday evening. San Marcos police say the Honda veered into oncoming traffic and the cause is under investigation.

A paid ad in the March 19 Lockhart Post‑Register accused a Caldwell County animal‑control officer of cruelty; the sheriff's office posted body‑cam footage showing on‑site euthanasia.

Filings and permit entries show a 1,400‑sq‑ft Black Rock Coffee Bar is planned near E. Palm Valley and A.W. Grimes in Round Rock. The project is listed in city review.

Fusion Fast Food Cafe will open at 15181 Ronald Reagan Blvd in Leander; state filings and the owner say construction starts in May with a fall opening planned.

Austin's Pinthouse Pizza is days from opening its first San Antonio brewpub with about 18 beers on tap and counter service. The preview shows a roomy, family-friendly space.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Antonio says federal prosecutors filed 251 immigration-related cases for March 13–19, including alleged smuggling and re‑entry charges.