A Travis County judge has tentatively scheduled the trial for Shane James Jr. on Nov. 5, 2026, after courts found him fit to stand trial.

WalletHub’s 2026 ranking puts Texas in the lower third for working mothers, citing long workweeks, weak parental‑leave policies and gaps in childcare and leadership.

Chef Stefan Bowers will open Mayday, a seafood-forward sandwich pop-up at Merci Jones on May 17. The limited-run events will tease a 12-sandwich menu across four months.

The 28th Cine Las Americas comes to Austin May 13–17 with the Austin premiere of American Pachuco, a 35mm La Bamba tribute, Hecho en Tejas and a May 16 conference.

LendingTree data shows Houston, Austin and San Antonio among metros where HOA dues are common. Homeowners and agents warn rising fees, insurance and taxes are tightening budgets.

State data show big differences across Texas campuses: UT Austin graduates borrow far less while some campuses — including HBCUs — still report much heavier loan use.

OSHA has opened an investigation after a worker died at Darling Ingredients' Bastrop rendering plant on April 25. The company says it is cooperating with investigators.

A juvenile wanted in a violent‑crime probe was arrested at the Booker T. Washington complex in East Austin after a 50–75 person crowd confronted officers; two people were charged with assaulting officers.

PNC is moving its Austin headquarters to ATX Tower at 321 West 6th Street, adding crown signage and a street-level branch as teams relocate in late 2026. The bank says the move will include two built floors for local corporate and commercial teams.

A new six‑acre entertainment hub at 210 Blue Springs will open Aug. 18 and bring four local eateries — including Dough‑Go and Sweet Lemon — to Georgetown.

Muggy Tuesday in Austin with highs near 92°F and heat indices near 100. A pair of cold fronts could bring heavier rain and gusty storms Thursday–Friday.

A 46-year-old man arrested on a DWI was transported from the Travis County Correctional Complex and later died at an Austin hospital; investigators and the medical examiner are reviewing the case.

TxDOT will break ground Wednesday on a $68.4M overhaul of Loop 360 at Courtyard Drive and RM 2222, adding an underpass and a diverging diamond for RM 2222.