Reports of shots at Rodeo Austin sent crowds running on March 24; Travis County deputies say no gunfire was confirmed and the disturbance started with a fight among minors.

A Texas State philosophy professor sued the university in federal court, saying his contract nonrenewal was retaliation for an off‑campus Palestine talk. The filing asks a judge to block his May 31, 2026 termination.

A semi-truck hit the 11th Street bridge over I‑35 in downtown Austin on Tuesday, briefly closing the interstate; crews cleared the scene and reopened all lanes.

A Dallas Fed survey shows Texas oil and gas activity turned positive in Q1 2026, but higher costs and a spike in uncertainty are keeping firms cautious. Small producers plan more drilling while large firms hold steady.

Dell Medical School’s Class of 2026 matched last week, but only a small share will train in Austin — highlighting retention gaps as Texas faces a projected doctor shortfall.

Cloudy morning gives way to sun and highs near 90°F. Expect breezy southerly gusts through Friday and a cooler weekend.

A student brought a loaded gun to Anderson High on Tuesday, briefly putting the campus on hold while AISD police secured the scene.

A fatal head-on crash closed State Highway 46 west of Boerne Tuesday, blocking the 300 block near Enchanted Springs Ranch for hours. Texas DPS is investigating.

Fredericksburg is launching its first Restaurant Week in early May, pairing prix‑fixe menus with winery pop‑ups and block‑party events. Tickets and event listings will appear on the festival site.

Austin launched an Austin Kiva Hub offering 0% interest microloans from $1,000 to $15,000, no minimum credit score, and hands-on City coaching for applicants.

Crews have finished key infrastructure and framed multiple softball fields at Buda Sportsplex, moving the city's tournament‑ready plan closer to reality.

A South Congress Victorian that housed Freddo has reopened as Walter's Tavern. The new spot mixes coffee and brunch with a haunted sports‑bar vibe and outdoor game viewing.

A 20-year-old Austin man was killed and two passengers were injured after a Dodge truck rolled on FM 969 near Imperial Drive, authorities say.