Leander Bookstore's Inventory Destroyed in Fire Days Before Opening
Lioness Books postponed its brick-and-mortar opening after a fire destroyed all inventory and furniture stored in a shed ahead of its planned move-in.
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Austin payroll error overpays 675 employees by $1.4 million
A Workday software malfunction caused Austin to overpay 675 employees by $1.4 million, with the city creating repayment plans for affected workers.
Tesla video shows moment Texas spring breaker thrown from Jeep
Tesla footage shows the moment a Texas spring breaker was thrown from a Jeep in a deadly Port Aransas crash.
Texas Leads U.S. in Population Growth for Third Year, Census Data Shows
Texas led the U.S. in population growth for the third straight year in 2025, with its increase nearly doubling Florida's, though many counties saw slower growth due to declining international migration.
Austin Revises Homelessness Plan, Drops Shelter Bed Goal
Austin abandons 650-bed shelter expansion goal amid funding uncertainty, shifting focus to housing outcomes and delayed tracking dashboards.
Austin No Kings protest: Time, location, route, what to know
Thousands are expected at Austin’s No Kings protest Saturday. Here’s the time, march route, locations and what to know before you go.
Zoox Robotaxi Testing on Austin Streets
Zoox has begun testing its driverless robotaxi on Austin streets, a bidirectional vehicle with no steering wheel, pedals or traditional front.
Man accused of firing AR-15 at vehicles at Bastrop Home Depot
A man is in custody after Bastrop police say he fired an AR-15 at multiple vehicles outside a Home Depot Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Murder Charge Filed in Jensen Anders Fentanyl Death
Family and advocates gather as officials announce a murder charge in the fentanyl-related death of Jensen Anders in Williamson County.
Semi Truck With Oversized Load Stuck Under Austin Bridge Tuesday Night
An oversized semi-truck became stuck under an Austin overpass Tuesday night, closing lanes for over six hours before being cleared by 1 a.m., with TxDOT confirming no damage to the bridge.
Buc-ee's Named South's Top Travel Stop by Southern Living
Southern Living named Texas-based Buc-ee's the No. 1 travel stop in the South for 2026, citing its spotless bathrooms, fresh food stations, and iconic Beaver Nuggets.
Trash, Code Violations Top Austin 311 Complaints in 2025
Austin's 311 service received nearly 298,000 requests in 2025, with trash, code violations, and alarms leading complaints; downtown generated the most calls.
Texas Bluebonnet Picking Laws and Safety Tips
Bluebonnets are Texas' state flower, and while no specific law prohibits picking them, restrictions apply based on location and property type.
Port Arthur refinery explosion triggers shelter-in-place, school delay
An explosion at a Port Arthur refinery prompted a shelter-in-place order and school delays. Officials say no one was injured.
Austin Mayor Calls for No-Tax-Increase Budget Forecast
Mayor Kirk Watson requests Austin's budget forecast be built without assuming property tax increases, emphasizing affordability and potential service cuts.
Man Drowns in Lake Georgetown After Falling From Watercraft
A 69-year-old man drowned in Lake Georgetown after falling from a personal watercraft and not wearing a life jacket, with his body recovered after a daylong search.
NASA: 1-Ton Meteor Hits Texas, Fragment Damages Houston Home
NASA confirmed a 1-ton meteor streaked over Texas, with reports a fragment crashed into a Houston-area home. Eyewitnesses described a loud boom and damage.
Netflix Documentary on Mo Wilson Murder Case Released
Netflix's documentary "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson" revisits the 2022 murder case of cyclist Mo Wilson and Kaitlin Armstrong's conviction, premiering April 3.
Suspect Arrested After Austin Police Chase Injures Officer
Suspect Alexander Emilio Perez was arrested after a police chase from Austin to Leander left an officer injured in a crash.
Bastrop State Park wildfire 40% contained, burns 40 acres
Containment of the Bastrop State Park wildfire increased to 40% Monday morning, with the fire burning approximately 40 acres and prompting evacuations and road closures.