The Austin Police Department's North Metro Tactical Unit conducted a "shoplifting blitz" resulting in multiple arrests for retail theft in the Mueller area on July 14, 2025.

Austin Water plans a prescribed burn on 103 acres to help maintain native grasslands and the Edwards Aquifer. Visible smoke expected from 10 a.m. to sunset.

Austin's HSEM holds an Emergency Preparedness Pop-up on July 16 at Twin Oaks Library, offering free emergency supplies and advice to help residents prepare for disasters.

Austin expects a sweltering week, with temperatures peaking at 94-96 degrees, a heat index reaching 103, and mild South winds. Conditions will remain mostly sunny, with mild evenings and persistent heat.

The LCRA is opening floodgates at Buchanan Dam due to heavy rainfall in Central Texas to prevent flooding, affecting downstream lakes and leading to a boating ban on Lake Travis.

Austin updates youth sports age cutoffs to align with UIL, simplifying the transition between recreational and competitive leagues, effective Fall 2025.

A teen was arrested in San Marcos for a vehicle burglary, with the help of a witness. This follows an earlier related arrest of three suspects aided by a resident's photo and a drone.

Travis County officials opened a temporary crossing at Sandy Creek after a flash flood damaged the local bridge, facilitating community access while seeking a permanent fix.

Floods in Hill Country during the Fourth of July weekend led to fatalities, with 21-year-old Ella Rose Cahill confirmed dead, leaving her family and others in search for closure.

Baylor University rejected a $643,401 grant aimed at studying LGBTQIA+ and women's exclusion in churches, citing advocacy requirements conflicting with their policies.

The trial date for teenager Karmelo Anthony charged with first-degree murder is set for June 1, 2026, for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a track meet.

Texas Highways Magazine celebrates Texas with its "BIG Issue," marking one year since its redesign. The issue aims to showcase Texan culture and encourage tourism, backed by a reader survey indicating its influential role in driving visitations.

Kerr County, Texas, is experiencing severe floods with a death toll of 95, 161 missing, and extensive rescue operations in place, including over 2,100 personnel and stories of individual heroism.