CesiumAstro is set to build a new manufacturing facility and headquarters in Texas, investing over $500 million and creating 500 jobs to strengthen the state's aerospace industry.

Austin police investigate the city's fifth homicide after Seferino Hernandez-Perez was found dead following gunshots on S. Meadows Drive.

Texas Governor Abbott appoints Ryan D. Larson and Terence Davis to the Child Protective Investigations Advisory Committee to improve child welfare system integrity.

The Texas Volts join the Athletes Unlimited Softball League and will call Round Rock's Dell Diamond home, with Cat Osterman as GM and Ricci Woodard as head coach.

ThunderCloud Subs presented a record $615,000 to Caritas of Austin from its Turkey Trot, money that will help fund a new local housing development this year.

A Chapter 11 filing and competing bidders have left the IHOP lot at 707 E. Cesar Chavez tied up in court. Creditors have pushed back, calling the bankruptcy a bad‑faith tactic.

Property Reserve Inc. bought nearly 2,900 acres of Nance Ranch near Kyle, reopening debate over a proposed bridge, a 9,000‑unit buildout and multi‑million dollar water work.

A new Latin‑infused nightclub quietly opened in the former Prohibition space, offering Friday salsa lessons, monthly wellness pop‑ups and a hidden performance stage.

Suspected explosive devices were found near Dime Box, and deputies secured the intersection while experts evaluate the scene. Officials warned residents to avoid the area and said evacuations were possible.

A 17-year-old was found being held against her will at a Uhland home; three people were arrested on aggravated-kidnapping and related charges.

The White House linked Austin's home‑price dip to mass deportations, a claim local realtors and university research say oversimplifies a market driven by rates, inventory and building labor.

Gov. Abbott awarded Tekscend Photomask a $15.2M TSIF grant to expand its Round Rock facility, backing a $223M investment and about 50 local jobs.

Austin ISD released new stop‑arm camera clips that it says show Waymo robotaxis driving past buses with stop arms extended, prompting fresh federal scrutiny. The district has asked Waymo to pause service during school‑run hours and regulators want answers by Jan. 20.