The family of a 16‑year‑old shot in October 2025 has sued former APD officer James McKinney and the City of Austin, alleging unconstitutional use of force and seeking over $1 million. The suit says the teen will need ongoing medical care.

UT Austin engineers turned a hydrogel textile into a jacket that harvests drinkable water from the air — tests show survival-scale yields and a path toward commercialization.

A boutique coworking firm will occupy a full floor at Sixth & Guadalupe, trimming Meta's massive 589,000‑sq‑ft Austin sublease and nudging downtown demand forward.

A Travis County lawsuit argues DFPS labels parents on a Central Registry without adequate hearings after newborns were removed; a 2022 audit flagged missed opportunities in local investigations.

Three Bell County deputies shot a man during a response to a reported domestic disturbance east of Holland; the suspect was hospitalized and charged with a felony.

Muggy Saturday morning in Austin with scattered storms and isolated flash flooding possible along and south of I‑10. Highs return to the low‑90s with heat index over 100°F.

TPWD says a vendor‑related breach may have exposed driver’s license and passport details for more than 3 million hunting and fishing license customers. The agency is offering one year of free credit monitoring.

An early‑morning shooting at an RV park along FM‑908 left one person dead and another in critical condition, deputies say. The Milam County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

A Heat Advisory runs noon–8 p.m. CDT on Friday, June 19; highs near 94°F and heat‑index values above 105°F. Scattered afternoon storms possible; cooling centers are available.

Austin police are investigating a homicide on the 7700 block of the I‑35 service road. Officials said a media briefing was planned and asked witnesses to come forward.

Michael "Mac" Cummins will begin July 27 as Austin Economic Development's director, arriving from Reston with experience in planning, redevelopment and business recruitment. The hire follows a national search and draws scrutiny over recruitment costs.

ACC trustees accepted a petition that could put Pflugerville ISD on the November ballot, lowering tuition for local students and triggering a July 16 public hearing. The service plan and tax details are now published.

A federal judge handed an Austin man 30 years behind bars after prosecutors said he solicited and shared explicit images of minors as part of an online "DiscreetGent" collection.