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.

Paul Miller, a former Austin-area gymnastics coach, has been indicted in Kendall County on child indecency charges linked to an alleged August 2024 incident; a trial is set for June 15, 2026.

The Markson’s 330 units and mixed‑income design earned it a nod from the Austin Business Journal. The project pairs market‑style amenities with long‑term workforce rents.

TEA's Intruder Detection Audit shows most campuses passed safety checks, but around 13% had findings — largely door and maintenance problems.

Austin police will boost visible patrols at mosques as Eid al‑Adha approaches, saying there are no known threats while coordinating with state and federal partners.

Conservation groups and groundwater districts promoted rainwater harvesting at an April event in Dripping Springs as local aquifers slump. Experts laid out cistern options and sizing math for homeowners.

Season 15 of ATX TV Festival runs May 28–31 in Austin with first‑looks, major reunions and immersive fan activations across downtown venues.

Flood Watch in effect May 2225 for the Austin area; 24 inches of rain possible with isolated heavier totals. Expect ponding and possible low-water crossing closures.

A new ranking puts Austin's coworking footprint at roughly 1.01M square feet across 18 firms, from WeWork to local player FUSE.

Comal County approved backing for a federal design bid tied to the Texas Bicentennial Trail, a regional project planners say could deliver millions in conservation and visitor dollars. Local officials approved design support while flagging safety and funding questions.

A federal appeals court revived $82.2M of a $104.6M jury award against Ford and remanded trade-secret damages for a new trial. The ruling restores most contract damages and reshapes how software losses may be valued.