"Texas Highways" magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary with a fresh look in its July/Aug 2024 issue, reflecting on its evolution from an in-house bulletin to a cornerstone in promoting Texas tourism.

The Hays County Food Bank plans to move to a larger facility to improve food distribution using a client choice model and will host a fundraising gala for support.

The Museum of Ice Cream's truck in Austin is distributing 20,000 free scoops for National Ice Cream Day and will sell ice cream on weekends during summer. They've partnered with local vendors for a giveaway event and aim to engage with the community.

Dirty Martin's Place in Austin is celebrating its 98th year with specials and a cake cutting event, having survived a potential threat from a transit development plan.

Central Texas has slightly eased water restrictions due to improved lake levels, moving from Stage 2 to Stage 1, allowing more outdoor watering. The LCRA advises continued water conservation despite the change.

A 55-year-old Austin man drowned in Nolan Creek in Belton, with local police confirming the incident and death.

The body of 70-year-old Anne Ringold, who was missing in Austin, has been found. Police report no suspicion of foul play, but the cause of death is still under investigation.

The body found at Lady Bird Johnson Flower Center has been confirmed as Jon Stamm, a missing Austin man, with no indications of foul play per the ongoing investigation.

Austin anticipates a dry, hot period with temperatures near 98 degrees and a possible heat index of 102. Family Eldercare and KXAN are collecting fans for those without air conditioning.

Hayden Lerond was arrested for the stabbing death of his father, James Lerond, in South Austin, with investigators following a trail of blood to the suspect.

A single-vehicle crash on I-35 in Round City resulted in a fatality and a temporary road closure for investigation.

Officials warn against toxic algae in Lake Travis after a dog's death, urging caution and vigilance for pet owners as biologists investigate and test water samples. The LCRA recommends avoiding affected areas and washing pets post-exposure.

A motorcycle-vehicle collision in Northwest Austin resulted in a fatality last night at West Parmer Lane and McNeil Drive. Authorities confirmed the death at the scene.