Round Rock police say a person believed to have jumped from an overpass died, closing southbound I‑35 and prompting ramp and interchange closures. Investigators are on scene.

A man in his 40s was found shot dead June 27 in Austin's Colony. Deputies detained 47-year-old Michael Scott Crawford, who has been charged with murder.

Regulators say McGregor pumped far beyond its Trinity Aquifer permit as rocket testing climbed. The Southern Trinity district has issued violations and may impose penalties.

Octavius Brown was arrested June 10 after allegedly breaking into three West Campus co‑ops and sexually exposing or assaulting residents. He faces three felony counts and a July 1 hearing.

A Travis County court validated up to $1.35 billion in special‑tax bonds that will help bankroll Austin’s $1.6 billion convention center rebuild, preserving the 2029 timeline.

A preliminary study projects AUS will generate more than $13 billion in economic output in 2026, the airport said. The figure could reshape hiring and construction near the airport.

U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman denied a new‑trial motion in the civil suit over Alex Gonzales Jr.'s 2021 death. The Gonzales family says it will appeal to the Fifth Circuit.

Senators grilled insurers and regulators after the state saw a roughly 79% jump in homeowner premiums over six years; TDI also issued an AI bulletin and published county‑level data. The session gathered industry, consumer advocates and new regulatory guidance as officials weigh next steps.

A man wanted on felony sex‑offense warrants in Missouri was arrested after an hourslong Del Valle standoff. Federal and local SWAT teams carried out the operation.

The Austin African American Book Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this Saturday at the Carver Museum with Nikole Hannah-Jones, John Hope Bryant and family programming.

Austin police posted photos Wednesday seeking brothers Christopher and Larry Claypool, both wanted on burglary warrants. Tips to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for a reward.

An Austin teen accused in the 2025 Lit Lounge shooting now faces two felony counts tied to an alleged June 15 robbery, court papers and police records show.

Austin police say they're investigating a homicide on the 2500 block of South Lamar Boulevard. A media briefing is pending.