A SmartAsset study ranks Edinburg, Georgetown, Conroe and Grand Prairie among the U.S. leaders in property‑tax burden. New state exemptions help, but local burdens remain uneven.

New express lanes and a MoPac connector are reshaping US 183 commutes; drivers weigh minutes saved against daily tolls.

NAR data show the typical first-time buyer is now 40, and Austin's pricey starter market is pushing younger locals to delay, co-buy, or look to the suburbs.

A longtime DEA informant was sentenced to time served in Austin after admitting he failed to report nearly $4 million in agency payments. The case raises fresh questions about oversight of paid sources.

Austin Animal Services is asking for 70 foster homes by Sunday to ease overcrowding at the Austin Animal Center.

A Houston Business Journal ranking shows 33 locally headquartered banks reported $44 billion in combined deposits as of Dec. 31, 2025, led by Stellar and Third Coast.

City records show Austin paid departing interim APD leader Robin Henderson more than $766K in January — a mix of sick‑time cashouts, stipends and pension payments.

A state agency has opened an inquiry into the Del Valle ISD police department over hiring and training records; the district says it is cooperating.

An Austin developer bought 16 acres in unincorporated Collin County near Princeton and plans the company's first Dallas–Fort Worth multifamily project on the site.

Hot, humid Friday with highs near 90°F. A cold front Saturday will bring showers and a sharp cooldown.

Austin favorite P. Terry’s will debut at Bridgeland Central on April 27 with dine‑in, patio seating and a double drive‑thru. The new stand is part of Village Green’s retail build‑out.

Realtor.com’s March report shows renting beats buying in all 50 largest metros; Austin tops the list, with renters saving roughly $1,719 a month.

San Marcos will charge non-resident visitors $5 to enter Rio Vista Park on busy summer weekends and holidays. Residents and many local-area participants remain exempt with a park pass.