Governor Abbott opens Texas Taiwan Office to promote economic and cultural ties, signing a Statement of Intent to amplify investment, trade, and innovation, particularly in technology sectors.

The University of Texas at Austin is disciplining students for April's pro-Palestinian protests with potential suspensions or a "deferred suspension" probation.

Austin Police investigate a man's body found with blunt trauma on Rainey Street trail. Not considered a homicide but an isolated incident with no immediate threat to the public. Identity remains undisclosed as investigations continue.

Austin faces extreme heat with a chance of storms, as Tropical Storm Beryl threatens Central Texas with potential landfall near Corpus Christi and risks of heavy rain, winds, and flooding.

Leander Police seek public help to identify a June retail theft suspect seen in a white sedan with "SOUTH-POINT" plates, urging info be shared confidentially with Officer Fuller.

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's request to reconsider his murder conviction, impacting his long-standing claims of innocence.

The Round Rock Sports Center is expanding to enhance its sports tourism capacity, including two extra courts and uninterrupted operations during construction, aiming for completion by early 2026.

Austin Parks and Recreation Department introduces a new parking policy at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park during the Fourth of July holiday to improve safety and manage heavy usage.

New images of a person of interest in the Alyssa Ann Rivera homicide have been released by Austin Police as they investigate her death on June 21, 2024.

The City of Round Rock launched a sweepstakes to encourage residents to use online and autopay utility bill payments, offering a $500 Visa gift card prize.

The report by NICJR and OVP highlights the surge in Austin's gun violence post-pandemic, with homicides outpacing state and national rates, marked racial disparities, and a high number of prior arrests among victims and suspects.

The ACC Board of Trustees approved a $534 million budget for fiscal year 2024-25, with a focus on affordability, including free tuition programs, and raises for employees.

A motorcycle-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 290 in Travis County caused a fatality and significant traffic delays as both directions of the highway were shut down for investigation.