A Hays County jury handed Andy Wayne Carty a 65-year prison sentence after convicting him of aggravated assault and related family-violence charges. The attacks were reportedly witnessed by his young daughters.

State data and local cases show a rise in unregulated home child care across Texas. Regulators and advocates say losses of licensed programs and new laws have reshaped oversight.

A fast-moving storm left roughly 7,100 Austin Energy customers without power Saturday, with the largest outage near Q2 Stadium. Crews are on scene and updates appear on Austin Energy's outage map.

Austin police are investigating a homicide in the 1200 block of Rundberg Lane; a media briefing is planned at Gus Garcia Recreation Center, time TBD.

Sunny, warm Sunday with gusty north winds and highs near 73°F. Travis County burn ban is in effect; avoid open burning.

Gina Hinojosa invoked Winter Storm Uri to accuse Gov. Greg Abbott of protecting energy companies that profited during the 2021 blackout.

CBP officers at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge found 211 packages (about 516 lbs) of cocaine hidden in a truck manifesting roses, an interdiction estimated at roughly $6.8 million.

Austin neurotech Phantom Neuro says its Phantom X implant decodes muscle signals so amputees can control prosthetic hands more naturally; early human trials are set for Australia in 2026.

Austin‑born Hopdoddy is slated for Mueller at 2005 Aldrich St., joining a broader rollout that includes Leander and Pflugerville this year. The move is part of a rapid Texas expansion.

A collision between an 18‑wheeler and a passenger vehicle on the I‑35 southbound frontage road near FM 1327 left one person dead; lanes were closed and investigators were on scene.

Texas health officials flagged measles cases in Bandera and Kendall counties and urged exposed or symptomatic residents to isolate, call their provider and check MMR records. Schools may exclude unimmunized students for 21 days after exposure.

Switchback Coffee and Beer will open this spring at 220 Ralph Ablanedo Dr., pairing morning coffee with evening beer, ciders and low‑ABV cocktails in a plant‑filled, 40–50‑seat space.

Cass County judges want the state to shift one penny of the motor‑fuels tax to counties — a move supporters say could free about $190M a year for local repairs.