Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones tapped a new 11‑member advisory group — led by Port San Antonio’s CEO — to pitch AI, biotech and space manufacturing to the city. The panel will advise on projects and may feed into future bond planning.

Austin will close the I Belong in Austin rent-assistance portal after the March application window and redirect remaining funds to negotiated eviction settlements and legal aid.

A 43‑unit, four‑story project called The Neue won $2.2M in local incentives and aims to bring permanent residents, retail and upgraded utilities to downtown New Braunfels.

Austin police posted photos of officers who joined a federal ATM 'jackpotting' probe tied to a multistate conspiracy. The post comes as federal prosecutors push dozens of charges in a malware-based theft scheme.

A Hays County jury has sentenced 73-year-old Rodger Wilder to 25 years after the December 2024 shooting of his wife in San Marcos; prosecutors credited the son with saving her life.

Officer Luis Cordova was honored with a Purple Heart and Medal of Valor after he was wounded while stopping an armed suspect at a West Side motel. The department presented the awards at UTSA.

Bexar County’s DA office is mourning after 37-year-old Jennifer Rodriguez was found shot to death Sunday; the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. Investigators continue to work the case.

State House Republicans launched a 'Sharia Free Texas' caucus in Austin, echoing a federal effort and drawing swift criticism from civil‑rights groups. The move follows heightened security concerns in the state.

A 17-year-old Rocksprings High student died Sunday after an accident while moving athletic equipment near the school's track. Authorities say the Edwards County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Brooks and NRP Group broke ground on Lucia at Brooks, a South Side apartment project that will add hundreds of units as the former Air Force base continues to grow.

Fatburger quietly closed its Far Westside location at Loop 1604 and Culebra on March 9, 2026, leaving two San Antonio sites as the parent company navigates Chapter 11. Local listings and court filings show the brand is restructuring while some locations remain open.

Family-run Bear King Brewing in Marble Falls closed after owners blamed rising costs, weeks after its guava IPA won a statewide gold medal.

A Mexican national was sentenced after prosecutors said cartel-linked smuggling led to a migrant's death, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.