A former U.S. Army soldier at Fort Hood was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in an alien smuggling operation that also involved two other soldiers.

Benjamin Cearley was sentenced to seven years for sexual assault after a conviction in Hays County, based on evidence including a confession to the victim he assaulted.

Abbey Seidensticker won the 2025 FiG Award for revitalizing Zilker Elementary's garden, impacting all 500 students and integrating nature into learning. She received a gift card, certificate, and the Golden Gnome trophy.

An Austin cyclist, Bobby Wayne Carr, died following a May hit-and-run. Police seek information about the unidentified vehicle in the city's 42nd fatal crash of the year.

Hays County is hosting a free water conservation workshop at the Wimberley Community Center on June 24th, offering education on watershed health and water quality.

The Texas Capitol was evacuated due to a threat against lawmakers; an individual was arrested. This coincided with the fatal shootings of Minnesota lawmakers and prompted calls for increased security for Texas legislators.

Austin is set to experience high temperatures near 96°F today, with the heat index reaching up to 107°F and a chance of afternoon storms. The week continues with highs in the upper 90s and occasional evening thunderstorms.

Round Rock City Council decided to increase their network of license plate readers with an additional 40 cameras, despite privacy concerns and contrasting actions by nearby cities.

Round Rock's water quality report confirms compliance with standards, and the city is temporarily switching from chloramine to chlorine for disinfection. New twice-a-week watering restrictions apply.

The Round Rock Communications and Marketing Department earned nine awards, including five first-place honors, at the TAMIO conference for exceptional municipal communication efforts.

Texas is investing $50 million in research on ibogaine for treating PTSD and addiction, with potential commercial benefits for the state. Governor Abbott supports the initiative, which could position Texas as a leader in ibogaine therapy development.

The article details the weekly weather forecast for Austin, mentioning a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and high temperatures nearing or exceeding 95 degrees.

The Austin Police Department has released details on the June 9th protests, including officer injuries, arrests made, and their public safety approach.