A private, invite-only Endless Frontiers retreat in Austin brought Trump and Biden-era officials, top CEOs and backers together to map U.S. tech and national-security strategy.

New east- and westbound main lanes at the Oak Hill 'Y' are carrying traffic, a major milestone as TxDOT finishes the multihundred‑million‑dollar rebuild.

Former Austin hedge fund manager Justin Ryan Schmidt pleaded guilty to evading more than $1.5 million in federal taxes, prosecutors say.

CoCo's Cafe will close its Guadalupe Street location after 25 years, with a final day set for May 10, 2026. The family-owned boba shop will continue at its Research Boulevard outpost.

A beloved San Marcos sandwich shop has gone quiet after a mass staff exodus. Owners say new leadership, a deep clean and hiring are coming before a reopening.

Austin police reported a traffic fatality Monday at the northbound MoPac service road and North Capital of Texas Highway. The crash is under investigation.

Cornyn's campaign accused Ken Paxton of cutting a 'sweetheart' plea in the Adam Hoffman case, a new flashpoint as the May 26, 2026 GOP runoff approaches. The move has prompted outcry from Cornyn's team and questions about prosecutorial discretion.

A south Austin sting led to the arrest of a courier accused of helping run a 'pig butchering' crypto scam that left one resident $1.4M short.

Allday Pizza is opening a Northwest Hills location at 3720 FM 2222, bringing expanded indoor/outdoor seating, a full bar and hybrid counter/table service. The new outpost is expected in Summer 2026.

A deadly crash on SH 130 southbound near FM 812 in Del Valle closed the toll road early Monday and caused major backups. Officials say details remain limited as investigators work the scene.

A shovel‑ready industrial park in Hutto is being pitched to Samsung suppliers and could add roughly 650,000 square feet across multiple industrial buildings near the Taylor chip campus.

Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 221 new immigration cases for April 10–16, part of the DOJ’s Operation Take Back America effort. The filings include human-smuggling and illegal-reentry allegations across the district.

Austin police released video after repeated copper thefts at a construction site in the 1100 block of Shady Lane. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for tips that lead to an arrest.