Austin hit its first 100° day of the year, marking an early start to intense heat. A dust plume and heat advisory raise health concerns, while a high-pressure system suggests sustained hot weather. Tropical activity is also brewing in the Atlantic.

A 52-year-old man was arrested in Wimberley after a SWAT operation for multiple charges, including assault and terroristic threats. The Hays County Sheriff's Office is seeking more information from the public.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld Governor Abbott's pardon for Daniel Perry, a man convicted of killing a protester, after DA Garza's attempt to reverse the pardon was denied.

Texas confirms a second case of Chronic Waning Disease (CWD) in a Sutton County deer breeding facility, detected in a two-year-old female white-tailed deer.

Austin begins construction of a 'wishbone' pedestrian bridge on Lady Bird Lake on July 1, aiming to improve connectivity for walkers and cyclists. The project will cause traffic changes and trail detours.

Richard "Kinky" Friedman, a multifaceted Texan figure known for his satire, music, and political participation, has died at 79 after battling Parkinson's disease.

Governor Greg Abbott renews Texas's wildfire disaster proclamation, adding more counties to the list and authorizing the use of state resources for a coordinated response.

The University of Texas at Austin study reveals unique vortex structures known as polarons in halide perovskites, enhancing energy conversion, potentially benefiting solar cells and LEDs.

ACC's Peace & Conflict Studies Center received a $10,000 grant from Interfaith America to study and enhance understanding of its students' diverse beliefs.

SXSW announced it will not accept sponsorships from the U.S. Army or weapons manufacturers in 2025, following a boycott by over 80 artists over military ties.

The trial of Austin Police officer Christopher Taylor has been halted after a grand jury did not indict him on new charges, including aggravated assault, for the death of Michael.

A 19-year-old woman was arrested in northeast Austin for a fatal stabbing. The victim, a woman in her 20s, was found with multiple stab wounds. The suspect is held in Travis County Jail, with further investigation ongoing.

Delcy Martinez Ramos, 20, was reported missing in Cedar Park and later found safe. The police had sought public help due to her cognitive impairment. Details of her disappearance and recovery were not disclosed.