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.

Two people were shot in Jarrell on Saturday; both have non‑life‑threatening injuries and police are searching for a suspect. Investigators canvassed the Allington Circle area for witnesses.

Seismic 9.0 pairs Above & Beyond and Porter Robinson with harder acts like Sara Landry for a three‑day festival at The Concourse Project this November. Weekend passes start near $285.

Game wardens and APD will add land and water patrols at Lake Travis and Lake Austin for Memorial Day after state data showed a deadly 2025 on Texas waterways.

A newly ratified three‑year contract at The Texas Tribune guarantees pay raises, a $62,000 reporter floor and explicit AI safeguards to limit automation‑driven layoffs.

The Central Texas VA is planning a $44.5M, ~64,000 sq ft outpatient clinic at 4425 University Blvd in Round Rock to expand primary, mental-health and specialty care for veterans.

Flood Watch runs through Monday evening with multiple rounds of heavy rain likely. Expect afternoon and evening storms Saturday and possible flash flooding.

A lightning strike ignited a fast-moving blaze that destroyed the Holiday Inn Express in Brady; guests evacuated safely and the state fire marshal called the building a total loss.

Black Pearl Books will close its Burnet Road storefront on June 20 while continuing online sales and scheduled author events during a planned transition.

A Travis County grand jury indicted former APD training commander Wade Lyons on sexual‑assault and official‑oppression charges. Lyons' arraignment is set for June 9.

A protein-focused grab-and-go called Lone Star Nutrition is coming to 117 E. Pecan St., offering protein waffles, açaí bowls, shakes and thermogenic teas. The shop plans a late-May opening.

Viet Alley opened in April on North Lamar, serving pho, bánh mì and Vietnamese coffee and running a $10 lunch special for midday orders. The fast-casual spot also offers a drive-through for quick pickups.