Wildfires in the Austin area remain a threat: the Hermosa fire near Wimberley is 35% contained, and the much larger Big Sky fire near Dripping Springs has reached 60% containment. Meanwhile data from the Texas A&M Forest Service shows that 90% of wildfires are caused by human activity, not natural causes.

LoneStar, the operator of ABIA's South Terminal, has sued the city over its move to reclaim the facility via eminent domain.

Redevelopment plans for a stretch of the East 6th Street bar district are a go, despite lingering concerns about historical preservation.

A group of Texas cities, including Austin, have sued Disney, Netflix and Hulu, claiming millions in overdue franchise fees tied to the use of public communication lines for their streaming services.

A modest production boost by OPEC sustains a continued, now-51-day-long drop in gas prices - the statewide average is now $4.33 per gallon, Austin's average is $3.68, and the cheapest gas in Central Austin this morning is $3.45.

New studies show that for renters, the Austin/Round Rock metro is the most expensive rental market in Texas, requiring a full-time worker to make at least $27.90 per hour to afford a two-bedroom home. 41% of Austinites are renters.

Acclaimed BBQ joint la Barbecue has been burglarized for a fifth recent time, losing 20 briskets with thousands of dollars in market value.

Austin will host the Red Bull BC One championship breakdancing qualifier this weekend.