Hamilton Point Adds Pflugerville Apartments to Texas Portfolio
CESM sold Emerson at Well Branch in Pflugerville, a project it developed in 2023. Commercial Edge reports the 352-unit property was acquired by Hamilton Point with the help of a $75 million acquisition loan from KeyBank. The community comprises 35 two-story buildings across a 43-acre site, enclosing apartments with...
These are the most romantic restaurants in Austin, per OpenTable
Austinites looking for inspiration for where to have their next date night don't have to look far: Online reservation platform OpenTable has spotlighted several local spots on its newly updated lists of the most romantic restaurants. For the second year in a row, the Arboretum location of Truluck's Ocean's Finest...
Icy sidewalks in Austin lead to spike in fall-related injuries
AUSTIN, Texas — Sidewalks across Austin remain dangerously icy, leading to a surge in fall-related injuries, according to Capt. Christa Stedman of Austin-Travis County EMS. Stedman reported that crews have responded to over 180 calls for falls in the past two days. "We have seen a noticeable uptick in...
Texas Winter Weather Alert Today: Extreme Cold Lingers Early, Milder Air by Thursday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Texas wakes to a rare, biting chill as extreme cold presses across south-central communities. Frost sparkles on rooftops, cars struggle to warm, and the air feels sharply out of place for late January....
APD officer suspended for unauthorized high-speed maneuver in chase
An Austin police officer was temporarily suspended for one day after an internal investigation found he violated department policy by conducting a high-speed maneuver to immobilize a vehicle without supervisor approval. According to a Jan. 15 memorandum from Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis, the discipline stems from a...
Central Texas roads still risky despite thaw; officials urge caution overnight
AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas briefly climbed above freezing Monday, allowing some ice on roadways to melt, but officials say dangerous driving conditions remain and are urging people to stay off the roads. Drivers were seen slipping and sliding across the area on Monday, with some vehicles ending up...
Crash reports tick up as crews continue treating roads Monday
AUSTIN, Texas — State and local crews continued their efforts to clear ice from Central Texas roads on Monday as drivers across the area struggled with slick patches. According to real-time data from the city of Austin, Austin and Travis County officials responded to nearly 120 crash reports between midnight and 2...
Man gets 8 years probation after guilty plea in 2023 robbery
Brandon Lee Wright, 26, pled guilty on Dec. 18, 2025 to a second-degree felony charge of robbery.
Texas Evening Briefing: Winter storm deaths reach 35 as officials say 3 Texas boys...
Good evening, Texas. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Get your 7-day forecast: Austin | San Antonio | Dallas. 1. Winter storm deaths reach 35 as officials say 3 Texas boys drowned in icy pond. At...
Pflugerville family’s home soaked in sewage
A Pflugerville family's home was soaked in sewage water after a city sewer line clogged in November. The city only offered to reimburse them a fraction of the cost of repairs, until we asked why.
