A pedestrian died after being hit by a train in south Austin, with authorities investigating the non-homicidal incident and seeking public assistance.

Leander park employee was shot after disturbing a homeless woman's belongings. The suspect fled but was arrested by police and charged with aggravated assault. The park is considered safe despite this and an earlier assault case.

The annual Sights & Sounds of Christmas festival in San Marcos, Texas, is on pause for 2024 due to financial and operational challenges, including losing their carnival partner. However, the Jingle Bell Run will proceed as planned.

Experts analyze the impact of the assassination attempt on former President Trump, discussing potential shifts in voter sentiment and campaign strategies.

The Round Rock Public Library is hosting the "Biz.ability" workshops to help small business owners with skills like utilizing demographics, library resources, and growth strategies on July 22.

Austin expects high temperatures near 100 degrees, with a light south wind offering little relief. The heat wave continues with potential nighttime drops to 76 degrees. A weather pattern shift may bring cooler, wetter conditions later in the week.

The Austin food truck LeRoy & Lewis is closing on July 21 to focus on its new restaurant, marking a shift in the local food truck scene towards more permanent locations.

Gov. Abbott has demanded CenterPoint Energy improve their hurricane response after repeated power outages in Houston, requiring a detailed plan of action within the month.

Governor Greg Abbott visited Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan to foster economic partnerships and seek new opportunities for Texas industries, focusing on energy and electric vehicle manufacturing.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller witnessed an attempted assassination on Trump at a rally, where gunfire erupted, leaving one person dead and another critically injured. The FBI is investigating the incident.

McDade's 76th annual Watermelon Festival provided refreshing fun with contests and a street dance, highlighting the fruit's hydrating benefits and heart health properties.

Austin welcomes a weekend of retro concerts, outdoor movies, theater productions, a soccer match, and a local market, alongside a culinary series featuring up-and-coming chefs.

Austin's Housing Department updates its displacement risk tools, including a revised map and dashboards, to better track and address housing pressures and support residents at risk of displacement.