Freddie Mac Auctions 20‑Acre East Riverside Site In Austin
A massive slice of Austin’s East Riverside corridor is officially up for grabs, and it comes with both prime development potential and a long list of headaches. Freddie Mac is auctioning off roughly 20.2 acres in southeast Austin, including the aging Mia Riverside apartment complex at 1601 Royal Crest Drive, a 562-unit
Austin police: No charges after child ate THC lollipop at school
Austin police said no charges will be filed after a 4-year-old consumed a THC-infused lollipop at school last month. The boy showed signs of impairment on May 22 after eating a lollipop that had been passed out in a birthday celebration goodie bag at The Nest at Anderson Mill, a private Montessori school in Northwest A
Texans Are Falling in Love With Drive-In Movies All Over Again
Something magical happens when you pull into a drive-in theater as the sun dips below the horizon. Families pile into cars with blankets and snacks, couples cuddle up in truck beds, and kids in pajamas bounce with excitement as the giant screen flickers to life. Drive-in theaters across Texas are experiencing a remarka
Man sentenced related to 2024 SWAT call in Hays County
A man was sentenced to seven years deferred adjudication on February 9 in connection with a SWAT call that happened in Dripping Springs in 2024, according to Hays County court documents.
Austin weather: Flash Flood Warnings in effect
AUSTIN, Texas - A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for two Central Texas counties. The warning covers northeastern Burnet County and western Williamson County until 10 p.m. tonight (June 5). What they're saying:. The National Weather Service says that at 5:40 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms and heavy rain..
Oak Hill Parkway completion near, traffic woes persist
The Oak Hill Parkway construction project in Southwest Austin is expected to be completed in 2026, with newly opened lanes on US 290 and flyovers at SH 71, but traffic on the service road of SH 71 remains congested and the road connecting Oak Hill Plaza shopping center is closed until "substantial completion" is reache
Casa do Brasil To Open In Round Rock
According to public filings, Casa do Brasil is planning a new location at 4000 E Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock. The Brazilian steakhouse restaurant will begin construction on June 10 and conclude September 1. Casa do Brasil is known for its churrasco-style dining experience, where seasoned cuts of meat are slow-roast
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Diverts Back to Austin With Mysterious Metal Debris in Engine
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 diverted back to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport on Thursday after the pilots reported problems with the right-hand engine of the 21-year-old aircraft. Southwest flight WN-375 departed Austin at around 11:53 am on June 4 for a regularly scheduled flight to Phoenix, but after climb
Son sentenced to 40 years in death of his father in Buda
A Buda man was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison related to a November 2020 homicide investigation, according to Hays County court documents filed in April 2025.
Dashcam video shows high-speed chase tied to Austin shooting suspects
New dashcam footage shows Manor police pursuing a suspect vehicle linked to a May shooting spree, weaving through traffic at high speeds along Highway 290.

















