Austin Mayor Kirk Watson reports $710k in campaign funds, leading in the financial aspect for re-election, but his opponents, Carmen Llanes Pulido and Kathie Tovo, continue their campaigns focusing on community support and transparency.

Travis County is probing a suspicious death at a Round Rock hospital involving a woman with fractures and health issues. An autopsy is scheduled to clarify the cause.

Manhunt underway in North Austin after a deadly shooting; police seek an "armed and dangerous" suspect with a helicopter aiding the search. Residents are advised to stay cautious.

A Texas volunteer firefighter, David Matthew Neet, was arrested on 20 counts of arson related to brush fires in Alpine, with a $300,000 bond. The investigation involved the Texas A&M Forest Service and local authorities.

A semi-truck and motorcycle collision on I-35 in north Austin caused significant traffic delays and critical injuries to one person. Traffic was diverted to alleviate congestion.

An adult and two children were injured in a three-vehicle crash at East Koenig Lane and Avenue F in Central Austin; the adult's injuries are critical. Further details are pending investigation.

Spectrum restored services in Texas after outages caused by Hurricane Beryl-related third-party infrastructure issues. Customers had faced disruptions but normalcy returned as connectivity was reinstated.

Governor Abbott updates on Texas' response to Hurricane Beryl, highlighting coordination for safety and assistance and the federal disaster declaration obtained for cost reimbursement.

Joelle Don De’Ville wins the 2024 Friends in Gardening Award for her horticultural work with students at Gorzycki Middle School, fostering inclusivity and cross-disciplinary learning.

Austin's City Manager is looking into selling the city's district cooling system, with J.P. Morgan assisting in valuing the system. Critics question the motive, but the city believes it'll aid grid investment.

The Boys & Girls Club of Austin is offering free summer camps at 14 locations, focusing on fun, education, and preparing kids for the next school year. Parents can still register their children for the camps, which last until August 9.

Austin PD reports a fatal collision between an SUV and motorcycle on West Parmer Lane, leading to the death of Samantha Spears, born Sept. 19, 1993. Investigation ongoing.

NASA launched the CURIE mission to study the origins of solar radio waves, which impact space and Earth technologies, using two CubeSats equipped with eight-foot antennas.