Gulf Coast salt caverns offer fast gas deliveries, but slow build times and tight economics could leave AI data centers short on reliable backup power.

The Texas women's basketball team overcame a slow start to beat South Dakota State 70-51, with notable performances from Jordan Lee and Madison Booker.

The Texas DPS released holiday safety tips, emphasizing sober driving, seatbelt use, safe fireworks practices, vigilance against human trafficking, and reporting suspicious activities via iWatchTexas.

Austin Police seek a white male suspect in his 40s or 50s involved in a hit-and-run that injured an E-bike rider on November 10, 2025, in Austin, Texas.

A fatal auto-pedestrian accident in South Austin resulted in a pedestrian being pinned under a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Delays and road closures are expected.

Williamson County's new admin building has completed the dry-in stage, making it weather-proof and moving it closer to becoming the enterprise hub for county affairs by 2026.

Gunfire led to a vehicle theft and a temporary shelter-in-place order in Rollingwood; while the stolen vehicle was recovered, no injuries were reported, and the suspect remains at large.

Global climate datasets now show 2025 will rank among the hottest years on record. For Austin that means more heat, longer droughts and added strain on infrastructure and health systems.

Blue Origin is reportedly eyeing about 100 acres near Austin for manufacturing and logistics — a package that could amount to nearly $1 billion and roughly 2,200 jobs.

Investors and owner-occupiers are buying Austin office buildings again as discounts to 2021 peaks and replacement-cost savings spur a jump in transaction activity.

Poeta is reopening at the East Austin Hotel with both a seasonal tasting menu and an à la carte lineup. Soft openings begin New Year’s Day; full service starts Jan. 8.

A jury convicted Vicente Reveles in the 2021 downtown shooting that killed a 17‑year‑old; he was sentenced to 30 years with concurrent terms.

Austin Public Health provided food assistance to over 101,800 residents through their Neighborhood Centers in FY 2025, as food insecurity persists in the community.