Abbott told regulators to make data centers pay for interconnection and infrastructure to protect Texans from higher electric and water costs.

Austin police say 48-year-old Tyrone Eugene Alexander is wanted on an aggravated-assault-with-deadly-weapon warrant. Capital Area Crime Stoppers is offering up to $1,000 for information.

TEA's June 10 release shows statewide gains on Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course tests, with Algebra I and U.S. History posting notable jumps. Families can view individual scores online.

Hays County delayed a vote on a proposal to pause approvals for large, water‑intensive data centers as drought tightens local supplies and leaders press the state for authority.

An Austin woman says her dog was found inside a trash compactor after a dispute; police are investigating and community posts have shared updates.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Austin; highs in the mid-90s with heat-index readings near 105–107°F. Isolated storms possible and cooling centers are available across the city.

More than 500 hospitals nationwide were warned for failing to publish required price files, including 42 in Texas. Regulators say the gaps could trigger fines of roughly $2M a year for the largest hospitals.

EJ's Hot Pot & Sushi opened April 22 at The Shops at Arbor Walk, offering all-you-can-eat hot pot, sushi and boba to northwest Austin diners.

A members-first indoor golf club has arrived in Southwest Austin with two 40-foot simulator bays, TrackMan analytics, memberships and league play.

Austin's P. Terry's is shifting into an Employee Ownership Trust that will make roughly 1,800 workers across 38 Texas locations beneficiaries of the brand's future profits. The move includes an immediate profit-sharing program and aims to lock the company into employee-centered stewardship.

Travis County prosecutors filed new felony counts against 17‑year‑old Cristian Fajardo Mondragon tied to a chaotic South Austin spree that damaged homes and two fire stations.

Papercut, an East Austin cocktail lounge and gallery, made Esquire’s 2026 Best Bars list. Its rotating art program and experimental 'Expressions' cocktails drew national and industry attention.

City staff found thick mats of potentially toxic blue‑green algae at Red Bud Isle and Walsh Boat Landing; samples are being tested and residents are urged to keep pets away.