Fayette County firefighters swiftly managed two separate truck fires with no injuries, one involving a Penske truck and the other an 18-wheeler hauling pipe.

Texas DPS closed offices statewide due to technical issues, part of a global outage affecting various sectors. CrowdStrike assures it wasn't a cyberattack, while Microsoft is addressing related software update problems.

Spread & Co. is opening a new location in Austin's Cherrywood neighborhood, offering artisanal cheese, sandwiches, pastries, salads, and an extended selection of drinks.

Austin, Texas, experiences the largest drop in rent prices nationally, with a 9.5% year-over-year decrease, reflecting a trend in the region due to new construction after the pandemic.

Darden Restaurants acquires Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million at $37.50 per share, adding to its portfolio that includes Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.

Texas Governor Abbott dispatched law enforcement to the RNC in Milwaukee for security after an attempt on Trump's life, despite staffing shortages back home.

Austin seeks community input to help shape its Animal Services strategic plan after audits show issues at AAC, such as small kennels and strained relations with stakeholders.

Foreign investment in the U.S. housing market dropped, with Texas remaining popular but seeing fewer overseas buyers, according to a National Association of Realtors report.

Dr. Molly Beth Malcolm, Executive Vice Chancellor of ACC, is retiring after 12 years of service. A celebration at ACC Highland Campus is scheduled for August 19, before her final day on August 31.

A second mosquito trap in Taylor, Texas, has tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting the city to plan mosquito spraying and advise residents on prevention measures.

Austin candidates have raised over $1.3 million for upcoming elections, with Mayor Watson leading at $710,580.84 and Councilmember Kelly setting a record in District 6. Watson's significant lead suggests a strong advantage.

Integral Care's Youth Mental Health First Aid training in Austin, hosted at Dove Springs Clinic, aims to educate adults on how to aid youth facing mental health challenges, with a plan to train 2,000 community members this year.

Austin and Travis County leaders are preparing to vote on a regional food plan aimed at addressing food insecurity, with a focus on issues like preserving farmland and ensuring fair wages for food workers, amidst budgetary constraints.