A pre-dawn 911 call in the Bent Tree subdivision reported a man firing a handgun while wearing only underwear; deputies later engaged in an officer-involved shooting and the investigation remains active.

A volunteer network of acoustic sensors in Rundberg sends audio alerts to neighbors who can decide whether to contact police. Organizers will check in with law enforcement next week.

Italian luxury label Brunello Cucinelli will open its first Texas outlet at San Marcos Premium Outlets in July, joining a roster of designer shops. The new boutique is listed as 'Coming Soon' in the center directory.

A raccoon captured east of Temple in late June tested positive for rabies. Bell County officials warn residents and remind pet owners to check vaccinations.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a teacher-led Texas Classroom Commission chaired by Courtney Boswell MacDonald to advise on instruction, teacher support and student achievement.

Trinity Center has added afternoon hours and services in downtown Austin to shelter people experiencing homelessness from dangerous summer heat. The expanded schedule includes showers, meals and a rest area.

A spat over a “California transplant” barb has Ken Paxton accusing James Talarico of insulting military families, injecting fresh drama into the tight Texas Senate race.

Wilson Capital and Carlton Capital bought 1,736 acres in eastern Hays County for The Ridge, a master‑planned community projected to include more than 6,200 homes. Local approvals for a portion of the project are already moving forward while school and infrastructure timelines remain undetermined.

Gunfire outside a north Austin bar late Saturday left one person dead and another hospitalized; police have detained a person of interest.

Chick‑fil‑A opened at 2350 E Palm Valley Blvd in Round Rock on July 1, 2020. The Palm Valley store added another drive‑thru and carryout option to east Round Rock’s retail strip.

South and Central Austin residents reported a fishy smell in taps after a raw-water pipe at the Ullrich plant was returned to service in February 2019. Austin Water flushed hydrants and added powdered activated carbon while thousands called 3‑1‑1.

A longtime Memorial Drive preschool teacher has been in ICE custody since January; her attorneys say she is stateless and have filed a federal petition seeking her release.

Taqueria Chapala, a 29-year-old East Austin taqueria, will close its Cesar Chavez location on September 30 after landlords declined to renew the lease.