Filings show a proposed 7,600‑sq‑ft research reactor at Proto‑Town in Lockhart with a preliminary $23M estimate and several approval steps ahead.

CBP agriculture specialists at Austin-Bergstrom intercepted a khapra beetle in a 'first-in-port' find. Federal plant‑health officials say even a single detection matters.

Three Texas tax preparers pleaded guilty in a federal enforcement action announced March 10, highlighting renewed scrutiny of return preparers. Details and court filings are pending.

UT Austin researchers built a near-atomic map of the Andes hantavirus and produced a vaccine candidate that triggered neutralizing antibodies in mice.

Safehold closed a ground lease to back a 348‑unit LIHTC project in southeast Austin, to be developed by The NRP Group and due for delivery in 2028.

The Better Business Bureau gave Buc-ee's an F after dozens of complaints went unanswered, citing return, refund and contact issues on the chain's profile.

Maroon 5 and Post Malone will headline the 2026 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin; Friday and Saturday concerts are included with race tickets.

Austin ISD will hold a week of Pride-themed, voluntary activities the week of March 23–27 while conservative officials cite SB12 and urge state oversight. The district’s guidance stresses privacy and non-instructional timing.

Heavy equipment is grading the 57‑acre Junction at 1460 at FM 1460 and Westinghouse, where Market at 1460 will anchor the commercial corner. The PUD allows hundreds of homes behind the retail.

Some Round Rock families say the district told them their kids will lose bus service next school year. Parents cite dark, sidewalk-free paths and want clearer timelines and safety fixes.

Austin police released a photo and case numbers as detectives seek tips after several window‑peeping reports tied to a home on Avenue C. The suspect is described as a white male driving a white Prius.

Thunderstorms early Wednesday could bring heavy rain and gusts up to 50 mph. Skies clear to a breezy 84°F, then warm into the weekend.

Chef Joseph Gomez brings Sana Sana Taqueria to Royal Blue Grocery downtown for SXSW, serving nixtamalized tortillas and a tight Rio Grande Valleye2 inspired menu.