Matt Mackowiak announced his intent to run for Texas GOP Chair, criticizing the current leadership and stressing the need for unity and better fundraising before the upcoming elections.

TPWD emphasizes water safety during National Water Safety Month, highlighting the need for life jackets and the use of engine cut-off switches, following a year with 175 boating accidents in Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted Daniel Perry a full pardon for the 2020 murder of a BLM protester, after a recommendation from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Glen Powell was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame and celebrated at the Paramount Theater in Austin, coinciding with his film "Hit Man" premiere.

UT News reports that trees at UT Austin benefit from the city's leaky pipes, sustaining growth even in droughts by contributing to Waller Creek's flow, as revealed by a study.

Severe weather with rain, hail, and potential tornadoes is expected in Austin and may cause neighborhood flooding. Conditions should improve after the storms, with sunny and hot weather forecasted for the weekend.

Jimmie Vaughan postpones summer tour for cancer treatment, with plans to return to the stage in the fall. He previously overcame a heart attack in December 2022.

Two cars were stolen from a University of Texas at Austin parking garage; the thieves are at large despite a campus police chase and vehicle recovery.

Kyle, Texas, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people named Kyle during its annual "Gathering of the Kyles" event.

Austin City Council faces opposition over the HOME Phase 2 initiative, which aims to modify the city's Land Development Code to increase housing density, amidst concerns about affordability and displacement.

Three men were arrested for a North Austin homicide where 39-year-old Lowen Lobo was killed last month. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force apprehended the suspects with charges ranging from murder to being an accomplice.

The City of Austin has allocated $4.5 million for grants to support local musicians and promoters, with the intent to uphold its reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.

Texas university officials prepare to testify on the state's DEI program ban, with Senate Bill 17 impacting operations and student initiatives like independent cultural graduations.