A 19-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly carjacking a delivery driver on W. 7th and crashing the stolen vehicle downtown; the delivery worker suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The Texas PUC cleared interim Aqua Texas rates that take effect Monday, March 9 — a change residents say will drive higher monthly bills across Austin’s suburbs. Protest filings and advocacy groups are lining up for contested hearings in April.

Plans filed show Mackey’s Pizza will convert a 915‑sq‑ft former yoga studio at 719 US‑183 into a small pizzeria; construction is slated for April–June.

Texas will let businesses use federal bonus‑depreciation rules to write off eligible equipment faster, lowering franchise‑taxable margins on the 2026 report.

A cold front will move through Austin around midday. Showers and thunderstorms are likely with heavy downpours and an isolated large-hail threat.

St. David's South Austin started construction on a new four-story tower that's part of a roughly $180M expansion to add operating rooms, rehab space and inpatient beds.

Sno‑Beach’s purple trailer is back at 412 Sterzing St, serving house‑made snow‑cone flavors including Tiger’s Blood as the season opens.

PNC's analysis shows Austin added jobs and kept GDP growth in 2025, leaving the metro more resilient than many peers and pointing to a steadier 2026.

P. Terry's co-founder Patrick Terry offered to buy lunch for 10 people instead of filming a promotional bite, inviting followers to comment on Instagram. The move arrives as the Austin-born chain expands into Houston.

Franchisee Best Choice Restaurants filed for a McAlister’s at 11300 U.S. Hwy 290 in Manor, adding the sandwich chain to the Highway 290 retail push. The filing lists the address but not an opening date.

Permits and leasing listings suggest Hao Hao is planning a Shops at Arbor Trails location on West William Cannon, reviving the brand in Austin after the South Austin closure.

An internal memo details 18 alleged APD violations tied to a viral Sixth Street punch and oversight urged an indefinite suspension. The case is also under criminal review.

Emmer & Rye rebranded Lefty's Brick Bar at Arrive Austin as Lefty's Day & Night, adding morning coffee, a full food program, wellness classes and a new cocktail slate.