Austin police identified the pedestrian killed in a Christmas Eve downtown collision as 35-year-old Joseph Capulong Katigbak. The driver remained at the scene and investigators say the probe is ongoing.

CapMetro and the City of Austin say small-street fixes, signal priority and bus-lane work have cut crashes and sped routes — downtown Guadalupe shows clear gains.

Jasper founder Dave Rogenmoser is planning The Mackenzie Club, a 33,000-sf members-only indoor golf, dining and social club at 260 Addie Roy Road, slated for 2026.

Franchisee Mike Cullen plans a Jersey Mike’s at Shady Hollow near Brodie Lane. Permits point to an April–August buildout and about 21 indoor seats.

Starbase filed suit to block Texas AG Ken Paxton’s rulings that ordered release of invoices and emails tied to SpaceX. The case highlights transparency questions where a city and company overlap.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar plans a Sunset Valley Village location; filings show construction could run April through August.

Chicago‑born Potbelly plans a 1,750‑sq‑ft shop at New Braunfels’ Town Center at Creekside with a $425K renovation and an early‑2026 timeline.

APD seeks public help in an aggravated assault case involving a suspect who shot a male victim and fled the scene. They encourage tips, with a reward available for useful information.

Austin's weather will be mostly sunny with highs around 83°F and mild winds. Increasing clouds tonight with lows near 66°F. Weekend to see 80°F highs, cloudy skies, and gusty winds, with a 30% chance of Sunday night showers before temperatures drop.

A gated Lost Creek enclave called The Overlook at Westlake will bring 48 luxury homes to Eanes ISD, with prices starting near $2.85M and move‑ins possible in late 2026.

Winston's opened a Bee Cave location at Hill Country Galleria, serving fresh-roasted coffee, donuts, Italian sandwiches and Neapolitan-style pizzas. The spot launched in early December.

Samsung filed for a $12M, four‑year renovation at its Austin semiconductor campus to expand waste‑tank containment, per state filings and local reporting.

Abraham Herrera was arrested for three shootings in Hays County, including one which involved a standoff with a SWAT team. He faces various charges with a bond totaling $409,500.