Heavy rain closed several low‑water crossings across Caldwell County on Monday; officials warned drivers not to cross barricades or flooded roads.

Austin-Bergstrom playfully flagged flights rerouted from DFW Friday as diversions landed at AUS. Here’s what passengers should know.

A transmission-line problem cut power to about 8,200 Austin Energy customers in Bee Cave and Lakeway on Thursday; crews are on scene and some traffic signals were affected.

ERCOT says summer demand could top the low‑90s gigawatts as data centers multiply, but officials point to new solar, batteries and curtailment rules that make widescale blackouts unlikely. Local planners say long‑term transmission and policy choices will determine whether that holds.

Texas DPS will now give CDL written exams only in English to align with federal rules; drivers and training programs are already adjusting.

A Pedernales outage Sunday night left roughly 5,150 meters between Leander and Georgetown without power; crews were dispatched and PEC posted restoration estimates.

TxDOT will close the William Cannon Drive bridge over I‑35 for two consecutive weekends so crews can set beams for the Capital Express South project's elevated lanes.

Round Rock is applying for a $60M TWDB loan to add 10 MGD to the Brushy Creek East plant; the council will review funding and a contract change on Thursday.

Tesla design and engineering chiefs said the next Roadster will be built at Gigafactory Texas, with early production planning and test‑track work under way in Austin.

Trail users say portable chargers at the old Statesman lot have turned Lady Bird Lake into a constant drone. City inspectors measured noise within limits but neighbors want quieter, grid‑tied charging.

A fire at CapMetro’s South Base damaged e-bike batteries and chargers, forcing a temporary citywide Bikeshare suspension and an investigation.

CapMetro has sidelined dozens of battery buses amid warranty and charging problems and is planning a hybrid purchase while it stabilizes the fleet. Service mixes will shift as chargers and parts arrive.

Round Rock council approved roughly $1.5M in road contracts and advanced right‑of‑way steps that could include eminent domain to widen Gattis School Road and update Greenlawn. Drivers should expect lane shifts and targeted closures as work continues.