A Northwest Austin house fire on Chateau Hill Drive was promptly tackled by firefighters, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

The federal Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl in Texas is expanded to include five more counties for FEMA assistance, aiding in recovery efforts.

Deputies in Bastrop County were involved in a fatal shooting of a suspect following an active shooter scenario. The suspect had fired at law enforcement before being shot by the Special Response Team.

Cisco's Restaurant in East Austin, a Tex-Mex institution since the 1950s, received a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to help with building maintenance and the preservation of its historical character.

Lisa Davis has been nominated to be the next police chief of Austin, with her appointment potentially advancing women's representation within the police force. Her leadership may influence community policing strategies.

Austin faces extreme heat with a high of 102 degrees and a heat index up to 109. Calm winds provide little relief. There's a slight chance of night showers and storms.

Former detective Tara Schafer was arrested for tampering with government records by deleting files related to her husband, a fired Pflugerville officer.

Lisa Davis has been named Austin's new police chief, awaiting City Council approval. She brings 30 years of law enforcement experience, most recently from Cincinnati.

Parmer Lane, a key route in Texas facing traffic issues, may see improvements with TxDOT and CAMPO studying the corridor, considering changes like lane additions and bike lane expansions.

An Austin man received a 40-year prison sentence for drug trafficking after police found fentanyl in his car and additional drugs and firearms at his home. He also pled guilty to the crime.

U.S. Marshals arrested Fabian Jaramillo Toribio-Martinez, a wanted criminal, in Round Rock, for charges including sexual assault of a child and drug possession.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns of suing the Biden Administration over the protection of the dunes sagebrush lizard, alleging harm to the state's oil and gas industry.

The article details Austin's weather forecast, predicting a hot start to August with triple-digit temperatures, possible weekend showers, and consistent warm nights around mid-70s to upper 70s.