A man in Kyle, Texas, was arrested for drug possession and driving violations after a traffic stop revealed signs of intoxication and a search uncovered various illegal substances.

Austin is expecting a week of intense heat, with temperatures potentially reaching 96 degrees and a heat index of up to 104 degrees, along with moderate winds and a slight chance of showers.

The Texas Senate has passed SB 3070, which would shift the Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo from the Texas Lottery Commission to the TDLR, pending Governor Greg Abbott's signature.

Texas teen Faizan Zaki wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee, spelling "éclaircissement" correctly. He was a runner-up in 2024 and made a comeback to claim the title.

Austin Police report a deadly hit-and-run on Burleson Road; Juan Mario Martinez-Hernandez killed. Driver Angelo Francisco Pinheiro charged with DWI and death.

Texas lawmakers face a deadline for passing key legislation, including drag performances, self-driving car regulations, and school library oversight bills.

Texas reports a measles outbreak with 729 cases, two unvaccinated children died, and the majority of cases are unvaccinated, emphasizing the need for immunizations.

Austin's weather this week includes sun, clouds, and potential thunderstorms, with temperatures reaching the high 80s to mid-90s, as per the National Weather Service.

The Silver Alert for John Mendel, a missing 73-year-old man from Austin, has been discontinued. Mendel has a cognitive impairment and had last been seen wearing a blue shirt and driving an orange Dodge Caliber.

The Texas House passed a bill requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms, with state-funded defense for legal challenges. Critics raise Establishment Clause concerns.

A San Marcos high school football player was shot dead at a graduation party, with the community mourning his loss and a GoFundMe set up for his family.

The Austin Police Department's SWAT team resolved a situation after a robbery suspect barricaded themselves in a North Austin apartment, with no ongoing threat to the community.

The Zilker Eagle Mini Train in Austin has closed due to vandalism, with significant track damage causing a temporary shutdown and repair costs in the thousands.