Williamson County is launching the L.O.S.S. program to provide immediate support to suicide loss survivors, aiming to connect them with resources and reduce the time to seek professional help.

A cyber-enabled hijack diverted about 78,000 vapes headed to Austin, and industry researchers warn digital intrusions are turning into physical cargo heists. Experts say tightening carrier systems and vendor controls is now essential.

A veteran-owned wine bar led by chef John Wayne Formica is coming to Main Street in Bastrop, promising a bottle shop, full menu and a dry-aged fish program. Opening is expected in early 2026.

Austin's weather forecast includes sunny skies and mild temperatures, with highs fluctuating between 69-78 degrees and light winds shifting direction over the week.

A vehicle fire on southbound SH 130 in east Austin left one person dead and closed lanes during the morning investigation.

The state now lets sexual-assault survivors get forensic exams and DNA testing without filing a police report. Results appear in Track-Kit and evidence is held up to five years.

The century-old Faust Hotel in downtown New Braunfels will reopen in spring 2026 after a $4.5M renovation. The boutique property returns with 45 rooms, a brasserie and a speakeasy.

Two Williamson County families sued a Hutto daycare after they say infants were exposed to THC vape smoke; one tested at 264.2 ng/ml and state investigators cited the center. The complaint seeks over $1 million.

Austin’s Royal Blue Grocery opens a second San Antonio shop at 1431 E. Commerce with coffee, sandwiches, patio seating and free hot drinks on opening day.

TCS will buy Coastal Cloud from Sverica for $700M, bringing 400+ Salesforce specialists into its AI and Salesforce practice.

The Office of Police Oversight's 2024 report says 125 APD officers were disciplined and sustained complaints spiked, while recommending camera, drone and off‑duty reforms.

State officials say a newly detected pasture mealybug has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties and is causing pasture dieback. Producers are being urged to scout and report sightings.

A federal appeals court declined to block Travis County DA José Garza’s inquiry into a photo posted by Williamson County GOP chair Michelle Evans, leaving prosecutors able to review her phone. The dispute hinges on Texas’s invasive‑recording law and a split appeals panel.