A slight chance of early showers, then highs near 97°F and heat indices up to 106°F. Expect breezy south winds and hot afternoons.

NAYA opened July 9 at 506 West Ave, blending Mediterranean small plates with Asian flavors and a nightlife-ready cocktail program. The team plans an upstairs bar and outdoor hookah.

State higher‑ed officials pitched a 60/40 performance funding model that prioritizes degree completion and credit‑hour milestones; campuses could gain or lose millions.

Austin ISD posted a proposal to close Paredes Middle School and reassign students to nearby campuses, a move announced just weeks before the fall term. Families face rezoning, possible bus changes and an uncertain timeline.

Midland ISD asked trustees to consider authorizing a constitutional lawsuit alleging Texas' compressed tax rate and recapture system amounts to a state property tax. The draft petition targets TEA rules and seeks a Travis County ruling.

A redevelopment at the former Vespaio/Chapulín parcel on South Congress has landed four retailers — including Wrangler and a Canadian boot outfitter — signaling more national brands for SoCo.

Graze Craze has opened a 1,158‑sq‑ft shop in Pflugerville’s Three Points Plaza, its first Austin‑area suburban location, offering curated boards, boxes and pickup orders. A ribbon‑cutting is set for Aug. 13.

Austin police say Cpl. Kilgore is on scene of a SWAT call; media staging at 9100 Brown Ln and a PIO briefing is set for 11 a.m.

Viral PopUp Bagels is opening a takeout-only shop at The Domain Northside this fall, per filings. The 1,425‑sq‑ft, $350K build-out will focus on grab‑and‑go bagels and tubs of schmear.

Morning temps near 77°F; highs near 95°F with heat-index values into the low 100s. Floodwaters are easing but rivers and low crossings remain hazardous.

Muggy morning gives way to hot afternoons — highs near 95°F and heat indexes up to 104°F. Rivers remain elevated after midweek rains; avoid flooded roads.

Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League is bringing Metro Private Cinema to Austin in 2027 — private screening suites with chef‑driven, movie‑themed meals.

Heavy downpours and saturated soils keep Austin on alert through Friday morning. Expect highs near 92°F and sticky nights in the mid-70s.