Pedroso's Pizza is opening a new restaurant in Austin on June 1, following success with its food trucks and a Round Rock expansion. The takeout spot will offer New York and square pies at Lala's Little Nugget.

Trump indicated he might consider Texas AG Ken Paxton for U.S. attorney general in a potential future administration, praising his talent despite Paxton's legal controversies.

Samsung Electronics expands in Central Texas with two new sales offices and a $45 billion investment for a chip facility, creating a tech hub and promising thousands of jobs.

The Downtown Austin Alliance is combating storefront vacancies by connecting artists with property owners to revitalize the area with creative installations.

Authorities in Austin responded to a welfare check and found a man in his 40s dead from gunshot wounds; the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

The Austin Police Department is actively addressing its substantial staffing shortage by organizing recruitment events to attract new officers to the force.

Pipedream Labs raises $13M for their innovative underground food delivery system, aiming to cut emissions and congestion by using robotic vehicles in tunnels.

Two people were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest in Texas, one for flying a drone and another for resisting arrest. The demonstration marked the "Nakba" anniversary and called for an end to U.S. aid to Israel.

The Frank Erwin Center in Austin, known as "The Drum," has been demolished to make way for an expansion of the University of Texas' Dell Medical School.

Governor Greg Abbott requests federal disaster assistance for eight additional Texas counties affected by severe storms, following previous measures to aid recovery efforts amidst ongoing weather-related damage in the state.

Texas AG Ken Paxton secured a court order to halt new ATF gun control rule, questioning its constitutionality and potential infringement on Second Amendment rights.

Williamson County's Purchasing Department received the 2023 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® award from NPI for the 24th consecutive year, recognizing high standards in procurement practices.

Leander's first official downtown area is under development, led by Northline developers and new partner Endeavor Real Estate Group, including commercial retail along the 183A Toll frontage, multifamily housing, and community spaces.