During a dispute over a basketball court in East Austin, Jacob Wheatley was charged with aggravated assault after threatening another man with an AR-15 and accidentally shooting himself.

SWAT resolved an early morning disturbance in East Austin, where a man barricaded himself but surrendered peacefully and was charged with family violence assault.

The WCSO conducted a two-day sting in Texas, seizing over 115,000 pills, other drugs, firearms, and fake documents, potentially disrupting a major drug network.

The forecast for Austin includes a slight chance of showers and a temperature surge, with a high of 87 degrees today and heat indices possibly reaching 102 on Sunday. A high-pressure system will bring intense heat next week.

The FBI seeks victims of an Austin teen's alleged sextortion scheme, where Tre Von Harris supposedly posed as a girl and then threatened his victims to comply or face having explicit content shared.

The Austin Police Department reported the death of Julian Hernandez following a shooting on June 25, 2024; a relative admitted to the accidental shooting, with charges pending.

Capital Metro halts its shift to an entirely electric bus fleet due to slower-than-expected tech advancement, reliability issues, and financial hurdles for manufacturers.

Governor Abbott announces automatic SNAP benefit replacements for Fort Bend and Washington counties after Hurricane Beryl, aiding residents faced with food loss.

Five ACC students participated in the Public Policy and International Affairs Public Service Weekend at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, engaging in policy crafting and networking.

The article describes the spectacle of Purple Martins in Round Rock, Texas, details their migration, birdwatchers' experiences, and events to observe them.

IDEA Public Schools in Texas will offer free breakfast and lunch to every student for the 2024-2025 academic year under the Community Eligibility Provision.

The article discusses the trend of people moving to Austin, mostly from California, as shown by U-Haul truck rental data, with Austin also being a source city for moves to places like Denver.

Governor Greg Abbott met with German Minister Hubertus Heil to discuss Texas-Germany collaborations in AI, energy, and semiconductors, highlighting Texas' role in exports and economic growth.