Piada Italian Street Food plans a Pflugerville location at Stone Hill Town Center, taking over the former Factory Mattress space. A TDLR filing pegs the build‑out for completion in July.

A 16-year-old was struck at Dessau Road and Shropshire Boulevard and later died. APD’s Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating the crash.

Pinnacle’s two‑tower plan for the DoubleTree site by UT won rezoning in April 2024 but construction hasn’t started; the project remains planned but slow to advance. City records detail new entitlements up to 280 feet.

Sovian, a European-style steakhouse from Chef Vira Chudasma, opened April 7 at the Summit at Rivery Park in Georgetown, serving wood-fired steaks and a deep wine program.

A CAP state-by-state analysis finds expanded SNAP work rules could lead to about 2,500 avoidable deaths in Texas, raising alarms among San Antonio food providers.

CCTV shows a funnel cloud brush a house outside Lindale; the NWS confirmed a short-lived EF1 tornado that damaged multiple homes but caused no serious injuries.

Transwestern will manage a $1.3B office portfolio that includes Austin’s Westech 360 and a Westlake‑area building, setting up active leasing and repositioning locally.

UT Austin researchers want safety rules that update with self‑driving software as Texas prepares to require state permits for commercial robotaxis on May 28, 2026.

Gov. Greg Abbott reshared an AI‑generated image claiming to show a rescued airman from Iran and deleted the post after fact‑checkers flagged it.

Clear, cool Tuesday in Austin with highs near 76°F. Storm chances climb Thursday into the weekend; keep plans flexible.

Costco will open its first New Braunfels warehouse on May 15, anchoring the Mayfair development with a large fuel lot, in‑store services and new jobs. Here’s what to know.

City staff are drafting zoning changes to bar new smoke and vape retailers from opening within 1,000 feet of schools and daycares; existing shops would be grandfathered.

Williamson County warns residents about scam calls impersonating deputies; officials say do not send money or share personal information.