The former police chief of Round Rock ISD, Dennis Weiner, has been removed from his position amid investigations and allegations of creating a hostile work environment.

Austin's safety pilot program on Barton Springs Road has led to reduced speeding and enjoys strong public support, with minimal impact on travel times.

Austin is experiencing high temperatures, reaching 94 degrees with a heat index of 102. The week is expected to get hotter, with a peak of 99 degrees on Saturday. There's a slight chance of severe weather with possible storms tonight.

A study led by Chris Law shows female sea otters use tools to open tough meals, helping them adapt to food scarcity and maintain their role in marine ecosystems.

Pedroso's Pizza is opening a new restaurant in Austin on June 1, following success with its food trucks and a Round Rock expansion. The takeout spot will offer New York and square pies at Lala's Little Nugget.

Samsung Electronics expands in Central Texas with two new sales offices and a $45 billion investment for a chip facility, creating a tech hub and promising thousands of jobs.

Authorities in Austin responded to a welfare check and found a man in his 40s dead from gunshot wounds; the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

Two people were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest in Texas, one for flying a drone and another for resisting arrest. The demonstration marked the "Nakba" anniversary and called for an end to U.S. aid to Israel.

The Frank Erwin Center in Austin, known as "The Drum," has been demolished to make way for an expansion of the University of Texas' Dell Medical School.

Texas AG Ken Paxton secured a court order to halt new ATF gun control rule, questioning its constitutionality and potential infringement on Second Amendment rights.

President Biden sanctioned a Major Disaster Declaration for parts of Texas, enabling some counties to access FEMA funds and SBA loans for recovery from floods, as announced by Governor Abbott.

A man incurred life-threatening injuries after a shooting at the Alta Blue Goose apartments in northeast Austin; APD is investigating, no suspects yet.

Eviction filings in Travis County may reach a record high in 2024, as per BASTA Austin, with over 10,500 evictions seen in 2023. The tenant rights group is advocating for solutions like rental assistance and tenant counsel.