Bastrop's City Council voted Tuesday to replace the B3 code with a new Bastrop Development Code aimed at simplifying standards, updating parking and floodplain rules, and grandfathering pipeline projects.

Central Health will begin seeing patients at its renovated Hancock campus on April 24, starting with the David Powell HIV clinic, pharmacy and lab services.

Round Rock's city clerk found challenger Kelly Hall ineligible after conflicting residency filings, but his name will remain on the May 2 ballot. The ruling could trigger a special election if Hall wins.

ThoroughBread’s new ThoroughFare has opened in Mueller, folding a bakery, café, deli and roughly 170 house-made grocery items into one shop. The team will host a grand-opening event on May 21.

Austin will require eviction‑prevention plans and tighter oversight at city‑supported affordable apartments. Council resolutions and a funding shift have accelerated the work.

A Chamber forum and a waterfront festival put Austin's live-music economy center stage this week. Officials, venue owners and fans will test whether affection for the brand becomes lasting support.

A 24-year-old was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a Feb. 21 crash on U.S. 183 South killed his passenger. Authorities say his BAC measured 0.211.

A father says he wants answers after a repeat offender was charged with manslaughter in the crash that killed his daughter on West Parmer Lane. New court filings and a June hearing have intensified scrutiny.

The White House is preparing an executive order to push federal research into ibogaine for PTSD. Early studies show promise, but safety and legal hurdles remain.

Republic Boot Company is converting a Hill Country castle into Republic Wine Castle — a winery, tasting rooms and boot boutique with a May grand opening weekend.

APD released photos of three suspects wanted in a March 13 Macy's robbery at The Domain that left an employee injured. A reward is available and tips can be sent to APD or Crime Stoppers.

Federal authorities moved onto Fronton Island in the Rio Grande near Roma, escalating a long-running state‑federal fight. The action follows an Air Force NDA expansion and earlier Texas fortification.

Two people were hospitalized after a stabbing near ACC's Riverside Campus Friday; a suspect is in custody and police say there's no ongoing threat.