Stacker used May Zillow data to rank Texas cities by typical home value and found Westlake at No. 1 with a typical home above $3.1M as DFW and Austin suburbs dominate.

Buda animal control says 20–25 dogs are headed to San Marcos shelter; rescues and fosters are urgently needed.

Tarmac delays at Austin-Bergstrom left travelers waiting for hours; the airport apologized and said operations resumed.

A beloved Georgetown coffee trailer is setting down roots at 1005 S. Rock St.; owners Madison and Jack Vacek aim for a late-summer storefront opening.

Flood Watch in Austin through Thursday evening. Repeated heavy storms may cause flash and urban flooding.

A Tacodeli employee says he was fired after calling 911 when a customer suffering a snake bite sought help; the chain disputes his version of events.

Austin Fire responded to reports of smoke on the 18th floor at 507 W. 23rd St.; streets are blocked near the Skyloft high-rise.

Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into LinkedIn, alleging the platform profited from "ghost" job listings while selling Premium access. His office has issued a civil investigative demand.

A regional app backed by TxDOT and partners will centralize lane‑closure maps and send personalized alerts as Austin gears up for 35+ major projects.

Travis County Fire Rescue says wrecks at the FM 812 and U.S. 183 intersection have surged; crews and neighbors are pressing TxDOT for fixes.

A new book reframes Texas' religious past as a political project, publishing as the state adopts Bible readings, Ten Commandments displays and school vouchers.

A chemical spill closed the I-35 southbound frontage road near Wells Branch Parkway, leaving crews on scene and drivers facing detours.

A June Capitol hearing showed how a patchwork of local systems funnels vulnerable Texans through jails and hospitals, producing high costs and few stable outcomes.