Leandro Brito-Martinez from Austin has been sentenced to 80 years for vehicular homicide causing the death of Tobias Victor Soto, following a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle.

Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, cancels his North American tour, including the Austin show, due to health concerns that necessitated hospitalization and upcoming surgery.

Hutto residents are urged to report property damage from local fiber installations, with the city offering help in resolving disputes with contractors.

The Fifth Circuit temporarily stayed a ruling that blocked Texas from enforcing a ban on paid vote harvesting, allowing Attorney General Paxton to continue investigations ahead of elections.

Austin anticipates a hot and dry weekend, with no rain and above-normal temperatures, as music festival attendees are advised to prepare for heat. The dry spell has continued for 30 days, with slight cooling expected Tuesday.

An Austin resident won a $1 million top prize from the Texas Lottery's Million Dollar Loteria game, marking the third such prize claimed with seven more remaining.

The Texas community honored fallen DPS Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez in a ceremony, attended by state officials and family, after his line-of-duty death.

Travis County has initiated a $6 million pilot program for diverting individuals with mental health crises from jail to therapeutic care, providing 24/7 services and a 25-bed facility for up to 90-day stays.

Esteban Rivera has been sentenced to a year in prison and five years probation for endangering his child and deadly conduct during a 2021 road rage incident in Round Rock, Texas.

Officials and community members broke ground on the Old Settlers Park Buildout in Round Rock, launching upgrades including a new amphitheater and sports facilities.

Austin police responded to a shooting at HEB, where a security guard fatally shot a man who charged at him with a knife. No charges have been filed yet.

Rebecca Clemons is appointed as Williamson County's first county manager to handle administration amid growth, reporting to the Commissioners Court starting October 1, 2024.

Williamson County, Texas, has formed a sister city partnership with Yong-In Special City, South Korea, to foster educational, cultural, and technological exchanges.