A new community of over 200 "micro homes" is being developed in San Marcos, Texas, by startup Casata, to provide affordable, energy-efficient living options ranging from 500 to 800 square feet.

TxDOT intern Chris McMillan led his university's concrete canoe team to their highest placement at a national competition and plans to join TxDOT's engineer training program after graduation.

Austin's Dougherty Arts Center celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride with free DAC Nights series in June, featuring poetry, zine-making, and craftivism activities.

Governor Greg Abbott promoted the Texas economy at the NYSE Summit, highlighting its pro-business environment, legislative successes including tax cuts, and the creation of the Texas Business Court. He received the NYSE Bull Award for his efforts.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office filed a lawsuit to shut down Sun Spa on Pond Springs Road in Austin, alleging it was a front for sexual solicitation. This is part of a state-wide effort to close illicit massage businesses.

Mixed sun and storms are forecasted for Austin, with chances of rain and thunderstorms varying throughout the week and temperatures reaching high 90s.

YouTube Music workers in Austin were laid off after a union win and are claiming retaliation, while Google and Cognizant assert routine business practices, leading to calls for an investigation.

A homeowner in Taylor, Texas, shot an intruder, Austin Sumple, who entered wielding a knife. Sumple was hospitalized, then arrested facing a burglary charge. The case is under review by the district attorney.

An employee at Bazaarborne, Kaylin Balderrama, foiled a scammer's gift card con and viral TikTok won her a real trip to France. Meanwhile, a Texan woman lost $300k in a scam led by Moinuddin Mohammed, now facing federal charges.

Mother's Ruin, a New York-based cocktail bar, is set to open a new location in East Austin, with plans to feature its signature drinks and American cuisine in the fall.

Austin Police reported that 71-year-old Edward Guy Maddox died following a car crash, marking the city's 28th traffic fatality in 2024. The other driver is cooperating with the investigation.

Francisco Lopez Jr. was sentenced to 28 years for the 2019 murder of Guillermo Bernal Gomez, a father of six, in a case possibly linked to a cartel hit.

Police in Georgetown apprehended a burglary suspect with K9 help after a foot chase, causing a temporary shelter-in-place alert for Quail Valley residents.