An internal memo shows an Austin officer ran a high-speed PIT maneuver at about 87 mph during a June chase; Chief Lisa Davis suspended him for one day. The memo lists prior incidents and notes the officer may appeal.

Georgetown butcher-restaurant Tejas Meat Supply announced plans for a Round Rock location at 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd.; the opening date is listed as TBD. The shop is known for the Georgetown Melt and loaded barbecue fries.

Rep. Julie Johnson bought Palantir shares in early 2025 and later sold them while publicly criticizing ICE — a combination now drawing ethics scrutiny. The trades and her committee role have put her under a new spotlight ahead of a primary.

Pflugerville approved $80.1M in certificates of obligation to finish a roughly 15‑mile raw water pipeline and expand its water treatment plant, selling the debt to TWDB for cheaper borrowing.

Eight kittens were rescued from a cage on Great Northern Blvd and taken to the Austin Animal Center; APD's Animal Cruelty Unit is investigating. Tips requested.

A clogged city sewer in November left a Pflugerville family with raw sewage in their home and only partial reimbursement from the city. The incident spotlights gaps in how backups are handled.

A court will weigh whether a PAC's petition can force a May vote to pause Austin’s $1.6B convention center expansion amid a dispute over signature validation.

A Hays County jury awarded $46 million to the parents of Andrew West after finding a truck driver and his employer negligent in a 2019 oil‑field death.

Austin delays municipal operations due to cold weather, advising residents of icy conditions, service delays, and shelter availability. Residents should check for updates on utilities and travel.

A fire damaged 20 units of an apartment complex in Bee Cave, displacing 45 residents. One firefighter was injured; icy conditions hampered the response. Donations are being sought for the affected residents.

Williamson County delays county offices' opening and Commissioners Court meeting due to icy conditions from Winter Storm Fern; advises caution for travelers.

Target bought 10½ acres on U.S. 290 and plans a 145,000‑sq‑ft store at 13550 West U.S. 290 that will anchor a new shopping center in rapidly growing Dripping Springs.

The article describes the hazardous icy road conditions in Central and North Texas following a winter storm, with main roads only partially clear and secondary roads still dangerous. Residents are advised to stay home due to the risks of black ice.