A vehicle struck two pedestrians in Austin, resulting in one fatality and one injury. Police are investigating the incident, Austin's 51st fatal traffic event of 2024.

Authorities responded to a false alarm regarding a suspicious package in North Austin's Wells Branch, with residents asked to shelter in place until the package was deemed safe.

Ford and TXU Energy partner to offer free off-peak EV charging for Ford EV owners in Texas, with bill credits and sign-up bonuses, aiming to reduce charging costs and improve grid resilience.

The article discusses a nationwide decline in violent crime in major U.S. cities, with a focus on the decrease in Austin, as well as President Biden's remarks associating the trend with his administration's policies.

A Travis County judge has halted the release of Texas school performance ratings for a second year amid a lawsuit challenging the TEA's updated standards and metrics.

Texas DPS increased the reward to $4,000 for tips leading to Omar Zavala's arrest, a "criminal illegal immigrant" from El Salvador, wanted for sexual assault and other charges.

A Bulgarian national was extradited from Greece to face U.S. charges over illegal microelectronics exports to Russia.

Two men were arrested in connection to a Bastrop County homicide that occurred in July, with one charged with murder and the other with tampering with evidence.

Travis County progresses in its telework program, aiming for 75% remote work eligibility. The program, analyzed by Deloitte, shows cost savings and high employee satisfaction but faces equity concerns for in-person roles.

Texas AG Ken Paxton opens an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's alleged misconduct during Hurricane Beryl, examining rate hikes and power restoration issues.

One person died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 45 in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the early morning incident.

Austin faces a heatwave with temperatures nearing 100 degrees, high heat index values, and minimal rain chances, while Hurricane Ernesto is not expected to impact Texas.

A vehicle struck and killed a person on I-35 near downtown Austin early Sunday morning, as reported by KXAN. Austin-Travis County EMS pronounced the individual dead at the scene.