Allandale's Yard Bar will shut on May 30 after 11 years; owners blamed rising property taxes and insurance for the decision.

Stream Realty's Hilltop 71 will add 200K+ square feet of small‑bay industrial space along Highway 71 in southeast Austin, aimed at local businesses and last‑mile operators.

The Texas attorney general sent Austin ISD a new legal notice after a complaint that a male student used a girls’ restroom at a district performing‑arts event. The AG is demanding policies and records and points to steep penalties under SB 8.

Samsung moved chipmaking tools into its Taylor campus, pushing the long‑delayed build toward production and tying the site to a major Tesla chip deal.

A water main break on Crystal Falls Parkway knocked out service to neighborhoods, businesses and schools and closed a stretch of the road while crews work to repair the line.

Pedroso’s Pizza opened a takeout slice shop at 3850 Airport Blvd on Feb. 28, expanding from a Burnet Road trailer to a second Austin outpost. The new spot serves specialty, American and Sicilian pies.

A new hotel‑condo on South Lamar blends hotel service with condo ownership, offering furnished units, a pool, rooftop and a lobby café. Sales and stays are now available.

Bee Cave police arrested a 38-year-old Sunday after a traffic stop turned into a foot chase and helicopter search; the suspect was wanted on Austin Police domestic-violence warrants.

Chief Executive's CEO survey named Texas the best state for business for the 22nd straight year as officials point to a $2.9 trillion economy and 2.5% growth.

Muggy morning and mid-90s heat today with heat-index values topping 100°F. Storm chances rise Thursday–Friday with a cooler weekend behind the front.

Austin police responded after reports of gunfire near East 12th and Chicon; East 12th was blocked while detectives processed the scene. No immediate danger was reported.

A fatal crash shut the southbound lanes of U.S. 183 at Research Boulevard in north Austin; emergency crews and investigators are on scene. Expect delays.

A Texas A&M team reports a two‑dose nasal spray made from stem cell‑derived vesicles cut brain inflammation and improved memory in older mice.