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.

Hutto police say K9 Rocket tracked a suspect and recovered stolen Christmas items on Wednesday; the department posted details on Facebook.

Austin Emergency Management recovered $34.7M in disaster costs in 2025, involving coordination with state and federal entities for multiple disasters.

APD charged a second suspect with 1st-degree murder for the 2021 homicide of James Burrows. Lamar James, already in custody for other charges, was implicated in the crime.