Austin Police Department (APD) is investigating Jermaine Sims' in-custody death, releasing related multimedia and asking for public assistance in the ongoing case.

Central Texans face a heatwave with predictions of 100 degrees, possibly cooling by the weekend with a 30% chance of rain. Meanwhile, Category 4 Hurricane Bernal threatens Jamaica, with potential impacts on Central Texas weather next week.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin has publicly called for President Joe Biden not to run in the 2024 election, citing concerns over Biden's debate performance and polling numbers.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed and reappointed members to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council, with terms ending in February 2026, ensuring continued oversight of the state’s industrialized building codes.

Austin receives a $1.3 million federal grant for traffic safety improvements at two key intersections to reduce accidents as part of the Vision Zero initiative.

Austin invites residents to vote for student artwork for the 2025 Emergency Preparedness Calendar, promoting disaster readiness education among youth.

The City of Austin has announced facility closures and service adjustments for July 4th, keeping parks open but closing pools, libraries, and other facilities. Essential services like trash collection will continue as scheduled.

An emu named Doug, who wandered into a Leander neighborhood, was safely returned home with help from authorities and the community, resulting in a joyful reunion with his sibling Limu.

The University of Texas at Austin celebrated its upcoming move to the Southeastern Conference with a day of festivities, including a performance by Pitbull.

A fire in East Austin destroyed a shed and spread to an occupied RV early Monday morning, but the RV's sole occupant escaped unhurt. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, with no injuries reported and the cause is under investigation.

Daniel Choi, who went missing in Austin, was found safe. Details of his disappearance are undisclosed. Choi requires medication and was without his wallet and phone.

An inmate named Ayanna Smith died at Travis County Jail; an investigation involving TCSO, Texas Rangers, and others is ongoing, with the cause of death pending.

Austin anticipates a heatwave with temperatures near 100 degrees, while Hurricane Beryl intensifies to a Category 3 in the Carribean, and other tropical systems develop. Saharan dust is also expected to affect Central Texas soon.