Williamson County extended its local disaster declaration by 60 days following severe floods and allocated $200,000 in cleanup vouchers to aid affected residents.

A multi-vehicle collision on I-35 in Northeast Austin involved an 18-wheeler, leading to temporary lane closures and eight people with minor injuries.

Austin expects intermittent summer showers and thunderstorms with high humidity and temperatures near 94°F, feeling like 102°F. Chances of rain vary and winds could reach 20 mph.

Ken Paxton raised $2.9M for his Senate campaign against fellow Republican John Cornyn, who has $5.7M on hand. Paxton is running amid personal issues, including a divorce. Trump's endorsement and Cornyn's PAC support add to the race's complexity.

Shane James Jr. is competent for trial for a deadly shooting spree after a Travis County judge's ruling, following a previous judgment of incompetency and hospitalization.

A North Carolina family died in a plane crash; the FAA and NTSB are investigating. The community mourns the loss of the Buchanan family, whose children attended Grace Christian Sanford School.

Austin's latest weather forecast indicates clear skies with high temperatures of around 95 degrees and south southwest winds at 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The warm pattern will continue with lows around 75 degrees.

Raising Cane's founder Todd Graves donates $1 million to aid Texas flood victims, with 109 deaths reported, emphasizing the company's commitment to the community and long-term support for the recovery process.

A Texas man, Shane James, has been found competent for trial in a December 2023 shooting spree after treatment, facing charges including capital murder.

The APD made 39 DWI arrests in Austin over the Independence Day weekend, emphasizing the risks of impaired driving and urging the use of ride-share or designated drivers.

A young man died from blunt force trauma after a violent altercation at Kerby Lane restaurant in Austin; a suspect has been charged with first-degree murder.

Severe flooding in Central Texas led to 82 deaths, including NFL owner Clark Hunt's young relative and 27 at Camp Mystic, with more missing. Communities mourn the tragedy.

The Scholastic Book Fair returns to the Round Rock Public Library to support its Summer Reading Program, running from July 7-10 with varied hours. Regular children's programs are paused during the event.