State records show Horseshoe Bay Resort will break ground May 1, 2026 on a $4.5M, 7,000‑sq‑ft racquet club slated to open in May 2027. The project joins broader resort upgrades.

Council approved a cluster of solar, battery and infrastructure measures, including landfill solar, a 40MW battery portfolio, Longhorn Dam funding and a $59M wastewater bond.

Austin police say they're investigating a homicide in the 1500 block of Royal Crest Drive and expect a 10:30 a.m. media briefing.

Westwood High in northwest Austin was briefly evacuated Wednesday after a bomb threat officials say was part of a suspected 'swatting' series. Police swept the campus and students returned after about 35 minutes.

TDLR filings show Home Depot is planning a 107,797‑sq‑ft store with a 28,120‑sq‑ft garden center near I‑35 and McCarty in San Marcos, with construction eyed for Sept. 2026–Aug. 2027.

A cargo train derailed early Thursday near Bowie and West 3rd in downtown Austin. Police say there were no injuries, but expect street closures and delays.

San Marcos placed an officer on leave after a March traffic stop led to a San Antonio man being taken into ICE custody. The city says an internal review is underway amid protests.

Cloudy, muggy start with patchy morning fog in Austin; highs near 85°F today and warming into the 90s this weekend. Heat indices could near or exceed 100°F.

Nolina, a 524‑acre Georgetown community, now has about 350 homes and a planned build‑out of roughly 1,340 houses. Model homes, an amenity campus and multiple builders are active.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened a civil probe into Spotify, Apple Music and other streamers over alleged undisclosed playlist payments that could have skewed promotion.

After a planned farewell, Mercer Dancehall reopened on April 19 in Driftwood and will run Sunday matinees with live country bands. The Dotins say the sale fell through and they’re back for now.

Alan Albright, the judge who drew a wave of patent suits to central Texas, plans to leave the federal bench this summer. His exit reshuffles the Western District's patent map.

Austin police and Capital Area Crime Stoppers released photos seeking 27‑year‑old Pier Crittenden, wanted on an aggravated‑robbery warrant. Tips can be anonymous and may qualify for up to $1,000.