A shooting involving police occurred in southwest Austin, leading to an ongoing investigation and few immediate details. The status of the individual shot by officers is currently unknown.

A thunderstorm in Central Texas led to fires and emergencies in Austin, with firefighters responding to multiple incidents including house and apartment fires caused by lightning strikes.

FM 2243 in Leander has reopened following a closure for an investigation by local authorities, with traffic returning to normal and few details on the incident released.

Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year's STAAR tests, potentially saving the state millions. Some educators express concern about the technology's ability to fairly assess student responses.

ACC partners with Excelencia in Education to create fact sheets promoting Latino student success in higher education, outlining challenges, enrollment data, and labor disparities.

The University of Texas at Austin has earned high rankings in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools", with its College of Education entering the top 10.

Texas Governor Abbott supports the construction of two new power plants to enhance Texas' energy grid and meet growing demand, emphasizing job creation and energy security.

Post-storm, Austin enjoys sunny skies and cooler temperatures, with strong winds remaining. The forecast includes warming temperatures towards the weekend with potential rain early next week.

A 67-year-old man died from a seizure at the Texas Eclipse Festival. The event, anticipating severe weather, ended a day early. Despite the incident, the festival had over 30,000 attendees.

Texas State University introduces a mounted horse patrol, a first for its campus with officers Lyndon and Duke. The program aims to foster community engagement and provide visibility for the officers.

The Austin Police apologized for a DNA evidence oversight linked to a serial killer case, implementing new policies but not punishing the detective involved due to a technicality.

Vampire Weekend kicked off their tour at Austin's Moody Amphitheater during a solar eclipse, attracting fans nationwide.

Austin anticipates severe weather with thunderstorms, hail, and potential tornadoes, and a 50% chance of rain and fog. Overnight storms may worsen, and residents are advised to stay updated on weather changes.