The Zilker Eagle mini-train in Austin reopens after a pause since 2019 due to erosion, alongside the new Zilker Shuttle service to ease park congestion.

A Travis County assistant DA, Joseph Frederick III, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a domestic dispute with his roommate.

The final launch of the GOES satellite series is scheduled for June 25 in Florida, while SpaceX is also preparing for a Starship test flight in Texas.

Austin is facing a week of potential storms with chances of rain and high temperatures in the 90s, along with a review of Texas's severe spring weather including 118 tornadoes and a record-breaking hailstone.

Mineral Wells, Texas, has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, acknowledging its commitment to local music and potential for economic growth.

Interim Austin Police Chief Robin Henderson decides not to apply for the permanent role and plans to retire once a successor is chosen. The city seeks a chief with a strong background in progressive police administration.

Two individuals were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash on I-35 in Austin, with one partially ejected. The incident happened near Parmer Lane and is under investigation.

Red Lobster may close more Texas locations due to bankruptcy, despite its intent to restructure and remain in business. The company faces over $1 billion in debt.

Micklethwait Craft Meats plans to open its first standalone restaurant in a former East Austin church, expanding from its food truck origins with a "modern market-style" dining and expansive courtyard.

Firefighters extinguished two fires in vacant buildings in East Austin, with investigations on potential causes underway, amid concerns over similar past incidents.

Texas Gov. Abbott criticizes President Biden's immigration executive order, calling it ineffective and a "smokescreen" that invites invasion and worsens border crisis.

Austin officials provide summer safety tips on hydration, heat illness, pet care, and drought measures, urging vigilance against heat and mosquito-borne diseases.

The Texas Attorney General has launched a data privacy initiative to enforce state and federal privacy laws against companies misusing personal information.