Bell County released new video Thursday that investigators say shows a person of interest in the 2023 death of Tiera Strand. Detectives are asking the public to come forward.

SXSW set March 15–21, 2027 in Austin, compressing programming into a denser week and adding a crossover day to align music, film and conference tracks.

Cosmic Roots Nature School in Georgetown will close after the 2025–26 year, leaving roughly 55 students to transition. Some teachers are linked to Sage Field, a nearby outdoor microschool.

Austin Community College bought a 560,000‑sq‑ft site in Southeast Travis County for $130.5M to fast‑track the Infrastructure Academy and expand hands‑on trades training. The move is meant to open labs and classrooms sooner than a new build would allow.

Austin police briefly cordoned off Taquero Mucho Thursday after reports of a barricaded subject; Texas DPS later confirmed the scene was cleared.

A Harris County judge refused to dismiss assault charges against former HPD captain Mark Aguirre in a 2020 roadside confrontation tied to election‑fraud claims. The case remains active with pretrial disputes over discovery.

WalletHub's latest ranking, reported by the Austin American-Statesman, puts Austin's rent at about 22% of household income — middle of the pack for Texas cities.

Paramedics were performing CPR after a motorcycle crash in the 5100 block of Ponciana Drive; ATCEMS and Austin Fire units were on scene and traffic delays were reported.

Two people now face charges after a fatal April 8 shooting outside Nova North Apartments in northeast Austin; police say several juveniles are also involved and a tip reward is available.

State agents raided a south Austin dispensary in March and charges were later dropped. Owners say they're still waiting for answers as hemp enforcement ramps up statewide.

Photos show Douglas Stephen Wade, 33, wanted on a burglary warrant. Tips to Capital Area Crime Stoppers may be eligible for up to $1,000.

Wayne Christian is listed as an advisor to an oil‑backed crypto token that promises one‑to‑one exposure to a barrel of WTI crude. The appearance of a regulator on pitch materials has raised ethics questions.

SB 1164 broadens when Texas police may order emergency mental‑health detentions — adding clinical signs like deterioration and lack of insight. Supporters call it lifesaving; critics see civil‑rights risks.