A Travis County judge placed Autumn Nicole Scarver on 10 years of deferred adjudication after a guilty plea tied to the 2022 death of an 18-year-old. The deal includes community service, a weapons ban and other court-ordered conditions.

A family-run Marble Falls restaurant founded by Hurricane Katrina evacuees is serving authentic Creole dishes — gumbo, étouffée and charbroiled oysters off Hwy 281.

Hi Sign Brewing filed for Chapter 11 after racking up unpaid rent and utility bills; the Austin taproom says it aims to stay open and keep staff while it reorganizes.

SmartAsset’s 2026 rankings put Georgetown at No. 1 after a five‑year surge in housing, jobs and retail — a win that’s already reshaping the north‑Austin suburb. Local openings and a new H‑E‑B show the momentum on the ground.

A New York–style breakfast truck from Austin has parked at Old Settlers Park, serving made-to-order sandwiches on locally baked Kaiser rolls. The Round Rock location opened in mid‑May.

Austin police say NIBIN ballistics linked the Aug. 25, 2022 Barton Springs killing to a Sept. 20, 2022 Houston homicide; surveillance video has been released and detectives want tips.

Austin police arrested Jacoby Duane Lacy after an alleged assault near Copperfield Park and are asking anyone who may have been a victim to contact investigators.

A warm, muggy morning in Austin gives way to scattered afternoon storms after 1pm. Heavy, slow-moving downpours are possible late Thursday into early Friday in western areas.

San Marcos will launch a city‑run EMS on Oct. 1, 2026, appointing Jill Rosales and budgeting about $9 million for the department’s first year. The phased plan prioritizes current SMHCEMS staff to keep coverage steady.

An Air Force firefighter was badly hurt in a South Austin hit-and-run; family and police are asking witnesses and dashcam owners to come forward.

Jane Nelson announced she'll step down as Texas secretary of state effective July 17 after more than three years leading the office. The governor has not named a replacement.

Severe storms knocked out power for more than 21,000 Austin Energy customers Tuesday; crews worked amid gusty winds and continuing rain.

Frequent lightning and gusty storms moved through South‑Central Texas Tuesday night, and local video captured downed power lines as forecasters warned of strong cells. Radar and utility updates tracked the impact across the Hill Country and San Antonio area.