A downtown bank fight at a PlainsCapital branch left a man dead; investigators say the security guard acted in self-defense and the DA declined criminal charges.

A securities class action says Oracle misled investors about AI data‑center spending. Affected shareholders have an April 6 deadline to seek lead‑plaintiff status.

A Waco-district DPS traffic stop on I-35 turned up more than 500 pounds of suspected meth and black tar heroin, authorities said.

Sunny Friday with a fast warm-up to the 80s, then near-90s Sunday before a strong cold front brings 40–50 mph gusts Sunday night. Burn ban in effect.

Federal prosecutors filed 250 new immigration cases in the Western District of Texas for the week of March 6–12. The DOJ names alleged smugglers and repeat offenders in the batch filings.

Council approved updates to the 19‑acre St. Johns plan that concentrate deeper affordability, split the site to unlock funding and reserve space for nonprofits.

International and Austin artists say SXSW still opens doors — but reaching those stages means paying travel bills, navigating visas and pacing a brutal week. Funding and paperwork often decide who makes the trip.

CapMetro will run later trains and Night Owl buses for SXSW March 12–18, add tap-to-pay with a $2.50 daily cap, and beef up downtown transit coverage. Expect direct airport service via Route 20 and more bikeshare options.

Ben Wheatley’s 'Normal' arrives at SXSW with Bob Odenkirk leading a snowy, gory neo‑Western that mixes laughs and gunfire.

Marina Zenovich92s Netflix documentary has its world premiere Thursday at SXSW92s Rollins Theatre, chronicling Moriah Wilson92s rise and the 2022 killing in Austin.

A man was arrested after an alleged unprovoked attack at the Austin Central Library left a person critically injured. APD’s aggravated assault unit is investigating.

A century‑old two‑story building at 809 Congress Avenue near the Texas Capitol has been approved for demolition, raising fresh questions about downtown preservation. City permits and historic‑review rules will shape what happens next.

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott opened a Nashville flagship Thursday, pairing western‑inspired retail with Beau's Bar, the brand's first cocktail lounge. The 12 South shop adds experiential touches like a hat atelier and Color Bar.