Octavius Brown was arrested June 10 after allegedly breaking into three West Campus co‑ops and sexually exposing or assaulting residents. He faces three felony counts and a July 1 hearing.

An Austin youth soccer coach now has an arrest warrant after court papers allege he touched a player in August 2025; investigators are asking other possible victims to come forward.

The Undefeated Tribe is expanding its East Austin headquarters and recruiting support staff as it opens more Crunch 3.0 gyms across the Austin metro. The growth comes as the franchise accelerates local club openings and presales.

A Travis County court validated up to $1.35 billion in special‑tax bonds that will help bankroll Austin’s $1.6 billion convention center rebuild, preserving the 2029 timeline.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers is opening a Temple location August 29, promising its signature fingers, a hiring push for first‑time workers and a grand‑opening giveaway.

A federal appeals court has upheld New Braunfels' ban on most short‑term rentals, ruling homeowners lack a constitutional right to rent homes for stays under 30 days.

APD released surveillance stills after a May 26 robbery outside Mala Fama on E. Sixth; detectives are asking the public for tips in case 26‑1460136.

A preliminary study projects AUS will generate more than $13 billion in economic output in 2026, the airport said. The figure could reshape hiring and construction near the airport.

APD released surveillance images and video after a machete robbery at the Walgreens on Guadalupe. Detectives are asking the public for tips; rewards may be available.

Whataburger filed June 25 to rebuild its Hwy 71 Bastrop location as a $2.5M, 3,800‑sq‑ft restaurant with dine‑in and drive‑thru; work is slated to begin Aug. 3, 2026.

Gina Hinojosa put up billboards in Corpus Christi accusing Gov. Greg Abbott of steering no‑bid contracts as Abbott presses election‑security messaging ahead of November.

Mayor Mike Snyder confirmed Jason's Deli will join a Sprouts-anchored retail center at the northeast corner of SH‑130 and Highway 79 in Hutto; an opening date has not been announced.

A $3.07M TSIF grant will back Quantum Global's new Austin services hub, promising 287 jobs and more than $43M in investment.