A Pflugerville house fire, possibly caused by an electric bike or scooter, was quickly extinguished; all occupants were safe due to working smoke alarms. The cause is still under investigation.

First human West Nile virus case of the year reported in Williamson County, with 13 mosquito traps testing positive for the virus in the area. Health officials urge precautions.

Fabian Salas is charged with murdering Joseph Stanczyk in Elgin, Texas, after a road rage incident escalated into a physical altercation and shooting.

The Austin Police Department's new chief finalists are Lisa Davis of the Cincinnati Police and Milwaukee's Chief Jeffrey Norman, with a community meet-and-greet scheduled for input.

The Texas Institute for Electronics at UT Austin has been awarded $840 million by DARPA to establish a microelectronics center, enhancing U.S. semiconductor production and defense technology.

Texas adds 18 bat boxes at Walnut Creek Bridge to provide roosts for displaced bats due to construction, as part of statewide conservation efforts detailed by TxDOT.

Del Valle ISD expands its free meal program to include breakfast and lunch for all students in the 2024-2025 school year under the Community Eligibility Program.

The Michelin Guide is launching in Texas, assessing restaurants in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth for inclusion in its renowned rating system.

Austin's weather will feature showers and potential thunderstorms, with highs near 94 degrees. The weekend brings clearer skies and cooler evenings. A cold front may bring more rain, while a local fan drive aids residents against the heat.

A Hays County judge secretly livestreamed a child sexual assault trial, prompting objections due to privacy concerns and leading to a mistrial and dismissal of charges.

One person died following a road rage incident on U.S. Highway 290 in Elgin; a suspect was arrested, with identities not yet released. Traffic was disrupted but later restored.

The City of Taylor has imposed Stage 3 water restrictions due to pump failures at Lake Granger, which limit non-essential water use and prescribe specific irrigation times.

An investigation continues on the unresolved death of Valentin Castro in Kyle, TX, after his charred remains were found on private property in July 2023.