The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport features a marketplace of 85% local brands, offering travelers a taste of the city's culture, managed through a fair RFP process.

Saharan dust brings hazy, hot conditions to Austin, with temperatures around 98°F and a heat index up to 104°F. Air quality is affected, posing risks to sensitive groups. The haze is expected to thin in the coming days.

The Round Rock Police Department is offering a 12-week Citizens Police Academy program to educate residents on police operations, featuring interactive sessions and demonstrations.

TreeFolks, a Central Texas nonprofit, incurs nearly $100,000 in losses from theft and vandalism, prompting enhanced security measures and a call for community support.

Austin Pets Alive! seeks $24,000 for medical care for animals, highlighting the case of Tanglewood, a cat who suffered seizures leading to a broken jaw and leg injury.

H-E-B is trialing tap-to-pay technology including Apple Pay and Google Pay at a Dallas store, planning to enhance the payment experience across its stores.

Austin schools are implementing restrictive phone policies, with a full ban at Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and a tiered ban in Austin Public Schools to improve student well-being.

Texas senators grill CenterPoint Energy executives about the power failures following Hurricane Beryl, as the company commits to improving their response.

President Biden visited the LBJ Presidential Library to honor the Civil Rights Act's 60th anniversary, reflecting on historical events and addressing current issues.

Jhonattan Vegas won the 3M Open, his first PGA Tour victory in seven years, finishing 17-under par with a final-hole birdie, despite playing with a shoulder injury.

The City of Llano apologized after items with sentimental value were mistakenly discarded during a cemetery clean-up due to staff misunderstanding maintenance procedures.

Firefighters in Austin rescued two dogs from a garage fire early Sunday morning and returned them safely to their owners; no human injuries were reported.

Delivery robots by Avride, formerly Yandex, are being tested in Austin's Mueller neighborhood, partnered with local businesses for efficient last-mile deliveries.