A TxDOT study finds commuter trains between San Antonio and Austin could be feasible — but Union Pacific’s control of the tracks remains the major obstacle.

A rare mid‑July front will push storms across the Panhandle with half‑dollar‑size hail possible; Central Texas could pick up heavy rain and localized flooding.

Hot, humid Friday with highs near 95°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms; heavier rain possible early next week.

River's Edge at Gruene is a 125-acre FM 306 development with homes, riverfront lots and a planned boutique hotel near Gruene.

A Rocket Mortgage analysis finds Austin first‑time buyers would need roughly 21 years to save a typical down payment under a 5%‑savings assumption. Local assistance and loan options can shorten that runway for eligible households.

A multinational JV will invest $500M to add a 500,000‑sq‑ft building at the Otsuka ICU Medical campus in Northwest Austin.

ACC approved a $583M FY27 budget that keeps tuition frozen and preserves its free‑tuition pilot, even as leaders warn flat property‑tax receipts and state tax changes could squeeze finances.

Serent Capital closed an oversubscribed $1.3B fund in under 90 days, deploying fresh capital behind founder‑led software and AI-focused tech services.

Tao, a Sichuan-focused Chinese restaurant, quietly opened in late March at 9033 Research Blvd., offering Chongqing spicy chicken, black pepper beef and housemade dumplings.

After ICE detained a woman outside a north Austin clinic, CommUnityCare says it is reviewing safety, outreach and communication steps as patients and advocates raise alarms.

The Ruby Hotel & Bar will start work this fall on a 2,500-sq-ft event space that expands its wedding and conference capacity. The venue is slated to open in 2027.

Talarico’s campaign reported a $30 million second-quarter haul and says small-dollar donors powered the total, widening his cash lead over Ken Paxton as filings approach.

Austin's roster of public companies dipped to 43, but those firms still reported $300.6 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025.