New romance bookstore opens in East Austin
Finney's Books, a new romance bookstore in East Austin, is riding a wave of reader enthusiasm for genre-specific spaces. Why it matters: Romance is having a moment. Niche bookstores like Finney's are popping up across the country, and screen adaptations have helped sales of romance novels climb. Case in point:...
Austin Shareholder Sues Firefly Over Alleged IPO Misstatements
A Cedar Park investor is taking rocket maker Firefly Aerospace to federal court in Austin, accusing the company of talking up its August IPO and early-quarter outlook while key parts of the business were far shakier than advertised. The federal securities suit, filed Nov. 11, claims Firefly and several executives...
A troubled man’s call for Precinct 2 help unraveled a web of crime and...
On Wednesday January 7, 2026, deputies received a call for service for a Welfare Check on a male who reportee advised that was having suicidal/homicidal thoughts. Deputies were able to locate the male and safely detained and identified. Male was identified, and was found to have an open warrant for organize crime....
Fatal crash investigation underway after vehicle “flew off” highway
MUSTANG RIDGE, Texas — One person died Friday night after a vehicle reportedly "spun out and flew off" northbound Highway 183, according to the Mustang Ridge Police Department. Police received multiple calls about the crash in the 12000 block of northbound Highway 183, the department said around 8 p.m....
What to know about the “super flu” in Texas
Texas is among a handful of states reporting the highest level of flu activity, according to the latest CDC data, mirroring a national surge tied to the so-called "super flu." Why it matters: An unprecedented rise in flu cases comes as other sicknesses — such as the "winter vomiting bug," COVID and whooping cough —...
Revelations, discrepancies in North Austin NYE party homicide
The business owner who her leased her space to party organizers who threw a New Year's Eve event where an 18-year-old was shot in killed didn't have the proper license to authorize a party there, according to Austin Development Services (DSD).
Timeline suggests Kentucky woman may have been serial killer’s last victim
After 27 years without answers, Kentucky police have tied the unsolved homicide that haunted the Lexington department to a known serial killer.
73-year-old man with cognitive impairment missing, last seen in Austin
The Austin Police Department is looking for a 73-year-old man who has a cognitive impairment on Friday night.
Austin Woman Charged with Arson Following Apartment Blaze Stemming from Domestic Dispute
A destructive blaze that resulted in the displacement of residents and injuries to firefighters has led to the arrest of a 23-year-old woman on arson charges, with the fire's origins tracing back to a domestic dispute that escalated perilously. According to CBS Austin, the fire took place at The Lakes at Renaissance...
Nature’s Treasures Shines as Austin Grows
As Austin continues to grow, so do the local businesses that make it special. Learn how Nature’s Treasures evolved from a hidden gem into a Central Texas icon—celebrating 25 years with a bold new home and a renewed commitment to nature, sustainability, and community. When you put down...
