Texas' power grid operator ERCOT expects record electricity demand due to a heatwave, but assures adequate supply, including solar power, to keep the grid stable.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is expanding with the Atrium Infill Project, adding 12,000 square feet to enhance TSA and baggage areas, funded partly by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Austin Police released bodycam footage following an officer-involved shooting during a traffic stop where the suspect, Branson Berreles, was shot after reaching for a firearm.

A woman was recorded vandalizing cars with a shovel near Leander High School. The incident, which Erica Paraskevakos captured on her surveillance camera, showed the unknown woman smashing vehicle windows in Paraskevakos' driveway.

The Austin Parks and Recreation's PARKnerships program has raised over $5.8 million for park improvements, hosted 707 free events, added public art, and engaged in ecological restoration, as shown in the 2024 Impact Report.

Texas Governor Abbott demands a bail system overhaul, arguing it endangers public safety by releasing violent offenders who often reoffend. He suggests a constitutional amendment to toughen bail conditions for serious crimes.

The Brenham community is grieving after 10-year-old Devah Woods was found dead, having been swept away by floodwaters. Despite rescue efforts, she drowned after a flash flood.

The article discusses the proper recycling of electronics in Austin, detailing the environmental benefits and the city's initiatives to facilitate electronic waste management.

A shooting in Austin led to the death of Neithan Jadiel Montenegro. Victor Javier Orellana-Carranza, who fired the gun, is charged with 1st Degree Murder and is in custody.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is searching for Rolando Tello, a 21-year-old charged with child sexual assault, who met the victim on Instagram and is now evading arrest.

Delta Air Lines to offer nonstop seasonal flights from Austin to Palm Springs on Saturdays from November 2025 to April 2026, with convenient departure times.

Ivy, a therapy Goldendoodle, joined the Round Rock Fire Department to provide emotional support to firefighters, supplementing a growing need for mental health aid in the expanding county.

David Gray of Austin reported improved sheltering for the homeless, but noted the once-a-year PIT Count has limitations in accuracy due to its methodology. New initiatives aim to prevent and combat homelessness with housing units and programs.