Two fires in Central Austin caused damage to apartments and condos, displacing residents but causing no injuries. The first blaze was due to a plumbing error; the cause of the second remains unknown.

Austin is hosting Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day on August 17 to encourage health screenings and address healthcare disparities, with activities at Parque Zaragosa Neighborhood Park.

Two Texas women filed federal complaints claiming denial of care for ectopic pregnancies due to Texas' strict abortion laws, possibly breaching the federal EMTALA law.

A fire broke out in a Pflugerville home's garage early Saturday, damaging two vehicles and the structure. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Round Rock celebrates its Parks and Recreation staff at the fifth annual RRTX All-American Team awards, recognizing notable contributions to the community.

Austin is set to experience intense heat with highs near 98 today and possibly up to 102 by Thursday as predicted by the National Weather Service, with minimal chances of rain and relief mostly during the nights.

Round Rock man Ronald Allen Mitchell received a 60-year sentence for assaulting his girlfriend and taking her child, with a history of 23 prior convictions.

The "Swim to Code" camp in Austin educates kids on the dangers of gun violence alongside teaching them swimming and coding, in response to the city's rise in teen gun violence.

Austin Municipal Court adjusts its operational hours; the main court to open 8 a.m.-6 p.m., extending to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; North Service Center relocates to 2121 West Parmer Lane with 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. hours.

Austin's Historic Landmark Commission won the NAPC Commission Excellence Award for its first comprehensive preservation plan focused on equity and inclusion.

The Austin Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate Tyler Steven Lompe, wanted in connection with human remains found in South Austin.

Balcones Terrace Apartments, featuring 123 units for low-income and homeless individuals, celebrated its near-opening with a ribbon-cutting event in North Austin.

Jeremiah Nelms, a missing 14-year-old from Round Rock, was found after a community-wide search effort. His safety has been confirmed, but no further details are disclosed.