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.

Lawmakers and advocates clashed at the Texas Capitol as a Senate hearing reviewed HB 7, the law limiting access to medication abortion and authorizing private suits. Testimony highlighted deep partisan splits and ongoing legal battles.

Bastrop County ESD No. 3 will break ground this September on a $2.5M Jasper Street EMS station to house ambulances, crew quarters and supervisors. The build is part of a plan to expand local ambulance coverage.

Bohème, a 20‑room boutique on Comal Street, will open this September with a rooftop lounge and cocktail bar. The hotel converts a former apartment into a design‑forward stay.

ATCEMS has ramped up recruiting and larger academy classes, but more than 100 vacancies and tight budgets keep overtime high across West Travis County.

Ariana Grande's official Eternal Sunshine pop-up lands in downtown Austin with exclusive tour merch June 22–27. Shop is open 10 a.m.–8 p.m., no ticket required.

Austin Rotisserie opened a pickup-focused Takeaway at ATX Kitchens on June 16, adding porchetta, pâté en croûte hand pies, smoked-salmon rillettes and two desserts.

UT Austin theorist Allan MacDonald shares the 2026 Kavli Prize for twistronics — the discovery that a 1.1° twist in graphene can create superconductivity and other exotic states.

At an Austin hearing, private vendors promised fast sterile‑fly production while USDA officials said X‑ray sterilization needs more testing. The clash could shape how quickly ranchers are protected.