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.

The Oakwood Cemetery's TSBVI plot in Austin reopens on May 14 after restoration, marking the collaboration between TSBVI, the Parks and Recreation Department, and Save Austin’s Cemeteries.

The Austin Police Department's Homicide Unit achieved a 100% clearance rate in 2023, the first time since 2005, despite an increase in homicide cases.

Austin is bracing for a heatwave with temperatures forecasted to hit triple digits, with highs around 104-107 degrees and gusty winds. The heat is expected to persist throughout the week.

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.