Chicago‑born Potbelly plans a 1,750‑sq‑ft shop at New Braunfels’ Town Center at Creekside with a $425K renovation and an early‑2026 timeline.

APD seeks public help in an aggravated assault case involving a suspect who shot a male victim and fled the scene. They encourage tips, with a reward available for useful information.

Austin's weather will be mostly sunny with highs around 83°F and mild winds. Increasing clouds tonight with lows near 66°F. Weekend to see 80°F highs, cloudy skies, and gusty winds, with a 30% chance of Sunday night showers before temperatures drop.

A gated Lost Creek enclave called The Overlook at Westlake will bring 48 luxury homes to Eanes ISD, with prices starting near $2.85M and move‑ins possible in late 2026.

Winston's opened a Bee Cave location at Hill Country Galleria, serving fresh-roasted coffee, donuts, Italian sandwiches and Neapolitan-style pizzas. The spot launched in early December.

Samsung filed for a $12M, four‑year renovation at its Austin semiconductor campus to expand waste‑tank containment, per state filings and local reporting.

Abraham Herrera was arrested for three shootings in Hays County, including one which involved a standoff with a SWAT team. He faces various charges with a bond totaling $409,500.

The article discusses the tightly contested primary races in Texas for the U.S. Senate seats, with close competition among both Republicans and Democrats as the 2026 primaries approach.

A collision in Mustang Ridge, Texas, resulted in multiple injuries, leading to temporary road closures at two intersections. Details of the crash are unspecified. Roads were reopened by 9:20 p.m. following investigations.

Austin police made a second arrest in a 2021 homicide case, charging 29-year-old Lamar James with first-degree murder for a killing outside an East Austin coffeehouse.

A federal judge blocked a Texas law that would have imposed strict digital rights and parental controls on children's access to app stores, citing it as unconstitutional.

Two men attempted to steal an ATM from a Fort Worth 7-Eleven on Christmas Eve using a stolen SUV; the ATM became detached during the getaway. Police are investigating links to similar crimes.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposes a "Chief State Prosecutor" role to override local DAs' decisions, citing failures to prosecute adequately, particularly in Austin. This plan raises concerns about state versus local jurisdictional authority.