Round Rock opens new Kenney Fort Blvd segment, inspiring a local YouTuber to create an AI-powered country anthem celebrating the infrastructure development.

Austin is set to face another hot week with a chance of afternoon showers. The heatwave continues with high 90s temperatures expected. There are concerns for heat-related illnesses, prompting a fan drive to help vulnerable residents.

A man died from a suspected overdose in a Georgetown home, marking the location's third such incident. Substances believed to be fentanyl and meth were found; one person was arrested for possession.

Anti-Semitic flyers spur community response in Travis County; Jewish students report hostility on UT campus amid Palestine support protests. Both incidents are under scrutiny.

Summit Christian Academy in Cedar Park is integrating education with sustainability by involving students in hands-on environmental projects, supported by the Bright Green Future Grants program.

Hurricane Beryl has caused widespread power outages and road closures in Houston. Tips for safe driving in these conditions include avoiding puddles, using headlights, and treating non-functioning traffic lights as four-way stops.

James Beard Award-winning chef Mashama Bailey closes her Austin restaurants Diner Bar and the Grey Market due to Hyatt's decision to internalize operations.

A pedestrian suffered critical injuries after being hit by a vehicle on East Riverside Drive in east Austin on Sunday night; they were taken to Dell Seton Medical Center.

The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in Austin and Georgetown to help with Hurricane Beryl relief, emphasizing the need for Mass Care Volunteers and licensed health care professionals.

The 2024 Firecracker Open in Austin continued despite rain, showcasing Lions Municipal Golf Course's new improvements, including a large putting green. The event attracts golfers statewide.

Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax is set to present a city budget with a $13.2 million deficit as financial challenges surge, amid debates over public safety funding and community group demands for increased investment in city services.

The Palindrome roller coaster at Circuit of the Americas is nearing completion, adding a 95-foot-tall, 51 mph ride featuring two inversions to the COTALAND amusement park, with a planned opening in early 2025.

A motorcyclist named Christopher Hale died after a crash on South Mopac Expressway in Austin, marking the city's 38th fatal accident in 2024. The driver involved was not impaired and stayed at the scene.