The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter features Humphrey Bojangles and Shake and Bake as pets of the week, offering reduced adoption fees and encouraging fostering opportunities.

The SOS Alliance is suing the City of Austin over the approval of the Statesman PUD, alleging violations of state law, local procedures, and concerns over unique development entitlements.

UT Austin receives a $12 million NSF grant to develop AI-driven operating systems that will adapt to new hardware and applications, promising efficiency and future-proofing against evolving technologies.

Austin Police are searching for Jose Vega-Martinez for a series of burglaries along US Hwy 183. They seek public help, offering rewards for information leading to his arrest.

Melissa Fleming and Kristen Stevens were sworn into Round Rock City Council, with Fleming taking over Place 3 from Matt Baker and Stevens continuing in Place 5.

Austin police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in a northeast Austin apartment. The incident at Villas de la Plaza Apartments is not believed to pose a threat to the public.

Chris Del Conte, Texas' athletic director, was named Athletic Director of the Year by Sports Business Journal, reflecting the successes of Texas sports under his leadership, which includes multiple championships and infrastructure projects.

Texas Senator Bettencourt advocates for stricter laws against property squatting, proposing a "rocket docket" for faster eviction and criminal penalties for squatters, while ensuring protections for lawful tenants remain intact.

The Travis County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the 1982 murder of dancer Ruth Elizabeth Bettis, urging public assistance to solve the cold case.

IDEA Public Schools in Austin to offer free summer meals to all children under 18, regardless of school enrollment, from May 28 to July 26, excluding federal holidays and July 1-5.

Off-duty firefighter Ben Liner and trained CPR bystander Gus Manke saved Dom Fusco, who collapsed from cardiac arrest in Austin. Later, Fusco reunited with Liner to express his gratitude.

A car crash in Austin, Texas resulted in one juvenile fatality and four others injured. The incident is being investigated by APD as the year's 27th fatal crash.

Austin Police Department is being investigated for allegedly circumventing a ban on facial recognition technology.