Austin police fatally shot Alfonso Gonzales at a gas station when he refused to surrender and began making an explosive device, after a standoff involving a stolen car and a Molotov cocktail threat.

Cuvee Coffee closes its East Sixth Street location in Austin due to high rent while opening a new cafe downtown, continuing its legacy as a top coffee shop since 1998.

A 13-year-old from Austin, Tarini Nandakumar, is advancing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, representing Texas alongside other state competitors.

Mitchell Wasek, son of a Buc-ee's co-founder, was indicted for invasive visual recording, with a grand jury charging him with secretly recording people at his home.

Long-standing businesses on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas are closing due to soaring rental costs, with Mi Casa and South Congress Books among those affected, while newer upscale stores like Tecovas Inc. move in.

Severe storms in Central Texas caused widespread power outages, with utility crews working to restore electricity to thousands of residents. High winds also brought damage and a disaster declaration in Dallas County.

Austin has installed a new pedestrian bridge over Waller Creek as part of the Waterloo Greenway project, enhancing connectivity and sustainability downtown.

Texas voters participate in critical runoff elections that may impact the state's educational policy and signal an ideological shift, with key races including the Texas House Speaker and school voucher advocacy.

The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center is calling for locals with tattoos to contribute their stories for the "Stories Inked in Skin" exhibit, running from July 6 to October 26.

Firefighters in Travis County, TX, are working to contain a 20-acre fire in Southeast Austin, which is reportedly generally contained with no current threat to homes.

A new RV resort, Camp Landa, has opened in New Braunfels, Texas, offering a mix of 60s nostalgia and modern amenities, targeting both vintage fans and luxury seekers.

Dainty Dillo in East Austin is hosting a dog party and adoption event in line with National Pet Month, featuring local beers, wines, and a food menu, along with pet products from local vendors.

Austin is set for a stormy week, with potential for damaging winds, hail, and localized flooding as per KXAN's severe weather alert. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30-40% chance of storms, with a slight cool down post-storm.