The first of what's likely to be several lawsuits in that recent crash on Barton Springs Road has been filed by one of the several people injured against both of the drivers involved.
Lots of real estate news this Friday: Austin homeowners should prepare for a shock when they see this year's value appraisal from the Travis Central Appraisal District - the average has jumped about $220 thousand in just one year.
Real estate sales data shows a 77% increase in home prices in the Austin area over the last five years.
The pace of homebuying has slowed lately but prices have not - Austin's local median home price now sits at $624,000.
Among the rich and famous buying homes in Austin is Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone, who bought property in Tarrytown last summer.
Watch your wallet in a more literal sense as well - pickpocketing is up 175% in downtown Austin lately.
Real estate guru Gary Keller has expanded his Austin music-centric philanthropic efforts by buying the long-closed One World Theater in west Austin with plans to re-open it soon.
The developer behind the project that worried the Austin LGTBQ community in threatening several bars in the traditionally gay-friendly 4th Street district says it plans to preserve the area's cultural integrity.
A location has been chosen for former President Donald Trump's appearance in Austin - his "American Freedom Tour" event will happen on May 14 at the Austin Convention Center.
A 100-mile trail under construction will allow Austinites to hike all the way to San Antonio - the Great Springs Project will connect Barton Springs in Austin, San Marcos Springs, Comal Springs at New Braunfels and San Antonio Springs when completed.
Texas has been ranked among the best states for remote workers.
And a hot and humid Easter weekend is in store, upper 80's today and mid-90's Saturday and Sunday, with a chance of storms - parts of the Texas Hill Country near Austin have returned to Extreme drought conditions, including areas surrounding Burnet, Llano, Mason and Fredericksburg.
