CarMax plans a 45,604‑sq‑ft used‑car superstore along I‑35 in San Marcos with a targeted September opening and both in‑store and online buying options.

Austin Rotisserie opened a pickup-focused Takeaway at ATX Kitchens on June 16, adding porchetta, pâté en croûte hand pies, smoked-salmon rillettes and two desserts.

A husband-and-wife team is converting a 35th Street storefront into Interpretive Coffee, promising specialty espresso and pastries; owners expect a September opening.

Muggy Saturday morning in Austin with scattered storms and isolated flash flooding possible along and south of I‑10. Highs return to the low‑90s with heat index over 100°F.

A Coinfully analysis of online searches puts Texas near the top of states whose residents are seeking help with rent, debt and other basic costs.

UT Austin theorist Allan MacDonald shares the 2026 Kavli Prize for twistronics — the discovery that a 1.1° twist in graphene can create superconductivity and other exotic states.

TPWD says a vendor‑related breach may have exposed driver’s license and passport details for more than 3 million hunting and fishing license customers. The agency is offering one year of free credit monitoring.

A UT Austin study found lead and other metals above guideline levels in taps in Austin’s Colony, validating residents’ complaints about brown, hard water and steep bills.

Pflugerville police recovered an unidentified man from Lake Pflugerville Friday morning; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and there is no public threat.

An early‑morning shooting at an RV park along FM‑908 left one person dead and another in critical condition, deputies say. The Milam County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

At an Austin hearing, private vendors promised fast sterile‑fly production while USDA officials said X‑ray sterilization needs more testing. The clash could shape how quickly ranchers are protected.

A Heat Advisory runs noon–8 p.m. CDT on Friday, June 19; highs near 94°F and heat‑index values above 105°F. Scattered afternoon storms possible; cooling centers are available.

A city audit found seven Austin Energy workers used city trucks as personal commuter vehicles, costing taxpayers about $37,300 and prompting tighter oversight.