Governor Abbott reappoints Kenny Marchant and Ajay Thomas to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs until 2031, citing their public service and industry expertise.

Austin's weather forecast includes mostly sunny days with gusty winds up to 30 mph and high temperatures in the 80s, with a chance of showers and cooler air toward the weekend.

A 42-inch wastewater main failed near Wolf Ranch, sending more than 100,000 gallons into the San Gabriel River. Parks and a trail are closed while crews test and repair.

Federal subpoenas and investor lawsuits allege GVA founder Alan Stalcup misused investor funds and inflated income at multiple apartment properties. Investigations and civil cases are underway.

The FBI alerted Austin ISD after social-media posts threatened 14 Texas schools, three of them in Austin. AISD says extra police will patrol affected elementary campuses as investigators follow up.

A damaged natural gas line at Valero's Houston refinery prompted on-site emergency crews and a CAER alert; Valero says safety is the top priority.

Google appears to have started moving into downtown Austin’s long‑empty Sail Tower, local reporting shows. The partial occupancy could signal a shift for the downtown office market.

A Lake Travis marina tied to Nate Paul may leave Chapter 11 after a judge weighs a proposed $6M exit loan. The hearing is scheduled this week.

Federal prosecutors say a former Baranoff Elementary teacher pleaded guilty after investigators found a trove of child-sex-abuse images, some AI-altered from classroom photos.

Project filings show Barrio Burrito Bar plans to take over a former Dickey's unit at Greenlawn Crossing in Round Rock; the opening date remains TBD.

County staff pitched a roughly $60M plan to replace STAR Flight helicopters, saying newer airframes would cut maintenance headaches and operating costs. The swap could take up to two years.

Round Rock begins construction on a key intersection, causing detours and road closures on Round Rock West Drive at McNeil Road, including westbound lane reductions. The improvements aim to enhance traffic flow and safety.

First Lady Cecilia Abbott launches GRACE's sixth Week of Prayer to combat human trafficking, urging Texans' participation during Human Trafficking Prevention Month.