Locally owned Rosie Lynn’s is moving from Town Creek Plaza to Walnut Avenue, adding about 2,000 sq ft and planning a May 1 reopening.

Crider's Rodeo & Dancehall returns May 17 with a benefit concert headlined by Gary P. Nunn; ticket sales will help fund a 50,000-tree restoration of the Guadalupe River.

The team behind Suerte and Este is developing a Middle Eastern restaurant in East Austin, with Karaz Partners listed among the principals.

An elderly woman died Wednesday after a house fire in Manor; Travis County Fire Marshal investigators are probing the cause and asking questions.

A Killeen contractor was sentenced in Waco after admitting he sexually assaulted a colleague at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

Showers and storms likely Thursday with gusty winds; heavier, widespread rain arrives Saturday.

A federal judge in Tyler blocked a proposed IRS‑church settlement that would have allowed pulpit endorsements without risking tax status. The Johnson Amendment remains intact while the legal fight continues.

Flyrite Chicken has returned to East Austin as a food truck at Stoney's Good Time Ranch, opening March 26 with sandwiches, sides and dine-in during bar hours.

An adult pedestrian was pronounced dead Wednesday after being struck on North Lamar Boulevard; ATCEMS warned drivers to expect delays.

Fitzhugh Park's 100,000‑sq‑ft, 11‑building flex park in Southwest Austin is about 80% complete; roughly 20% of space remains available.

Houston GOP leaders and radio callers have revived calls to redraw state legislative maps after 2025 legal fights. The proposal would reshape local districts and likely prompt new lawsuits.

The Texas Tribune relaunched its Public Schools Explorer with faster updates, new finance fields and tools to help families compare nearby campuses.

Austin police released photos and are asking the public to share video or tips after an aggravated assault; detectives say the probe is active and welcome tips.