Austin expects a hot week with potential thunderstorms, highs around 97-99 degrees, and heat indices up to 105. Rain chances increase Sunday onward, with gusty winds throughout.

Austin's HSEM postponed an Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up event, scheduled for May 21, due to facility repairs; rescheduled for December 10. Other events and resources are available for community preparedness.

Four more arrests were made in connection with the Juneteenth shooting in Round Rock that left two dead and 14 injured. Suspects face first-degree felony charges.

A hit-and-run in Austin led to the death of Erica Garza and injuries to two males; APD seeks the fleeing driver in the city's 30th fatal crash of 2025.

The online interactive map, Historic Landmarks Explorer, details over 100 historic sites in Round Rock, Texas, and includes educational resources on local history.

A grass fire consumed 10 acres in Caldwell County, Texas, due to illegal burning during a burn ban. Firefighters and agencies controlled the situation without injuries or structural damage.

One individual died and two were injured in a collision on Riverside Drive in Southeast Austin, as reported by CBS Austin. The road was closed but later reopened.

Austin Police and TXDOT are enforcing seatbelt laws from May 19 to June 1, as studies show the "Click It or Ticket" campaign significantly improves safety and prevents costs. Violators may face up to $200 in fines.

Round Rock, Texas, reports its population at 139,631 in May 2025, with monthly updates adding new homes and quarterly for multifamily units. These figures aid city planning and policy-making.

Travis and El Paso counties are suing Texas AG Paxton over rules requiring detailed case reports, citing privacy, workload, and separation of powers concerns.

Austin is preparing for a week of high heat with temperatures nearing 100 degrees, minimal chances of rain, and high heat index values. The workweek also predicts persistent hot weather with sporadic chances for showers.

A drunk driver, Enrique Gutierrez-Field, hit six pedestrians in San Marcos, causing non-life-threatening injuries. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault.

Austin urges residents to prepare for a heat wave by staying cool, watching for heat-related illness symptoms, protecting pets, using cooling centers, conserving energy, and being vigilant about water safety.