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Dozens of students rode e‑bikes on Westlake Drive and Loop 360 on May 16. Detectives and school resource officers are identifying riders and possible citations could follow.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Nelson Field will get a long‑overdue facelift after coaches said the rundown stadium discouraged students. The district has filed permits and work is slated to start July 2026.
Retail & Industry in ...
The Dallas Fed’s May survey shows Texas factory growth cooled to an average pace as input costs rose and orders softened, though firms still expect higher activity ahead.
MoveBuddha's migration report names Georgetown the top Texas city for in‑state movers, driven by lower home prices and Austin‑area access.
Weather & Environment in ...
Muggy Tuesday turns hot and then stormy; thunderstorms late Tuesday night could drop heavy rain and cause localized flooding across Austin.
Apartments.com data show Texas drew roughly 72,680 new renters in 2026, led by Houston, Dallas and Austin as supply and lower advertised rents attract movers.
APD SWAT units staged near the 2100 block of W William Cannon Drive on Monday; no injuries were reported and a media briefing is expected.
Morning near 70°F and mostly clear; highs hit about 91°F. Tuesday night into Wednesday brings heavier rain and a risk of localized flooding.
APD activated SWAT Sunday in the 9400 block of Grouse Meadow Ln after a reported assault inside an apartment, police say. A media briefing is expected.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A fire at CapMetro’s South Base damaged e-bike batteries and chargers, forcing a temporary citywide Bikeshare suspension and an investigation.
A fight at Belton Lake on Saturday night turned deadly; the Army Criminal Investigation Division has opened a probe after multiple shots were fired.
Politics & Govt in ...
DoD pauses reviews for 54 Texas wind projects, leaving developers and counties facing tighter timelines, higher costs and a looming tax‑credit deadline.
Mostly sunny and warm Sunday in Austin with highs near 88°F. Stronger storms return Tuesday night into Wednesday with localized flooding possible.
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