TPWD adopted new rules that require a 600‑hour apprenticeship and cap satellite facilities; volunteer rescuers warn small centers could be squeezed. The changes take effect Sept. 1, 2027.

Aiden Robbins’ two-run seventh-inning homer lifted Texas to a 6-4 Austin Regional final win over UCSB; the Longhorns will host Oregon in next weekend’s Super Regional.

A new CoworkingCafe ranking puts the Austin metro at No. 2 for small‑business formation, citing fast new‑business growth, strong wages and dense coworking options.

Round Rock's fire department announced the death of long-serving driver Zach French. Officials thanked neighboring agencies and asked for privacy while family and colleagues grieve.

Austin police are investigating a suspicious death on the 4400 block of Pack Saddle Pass; detectives processed the scene and held an afternoon briefing.

A Buda man was arrested after investigators say he tried to resell an alleged human skull online. He faces a state-jail felony and was released on bond.

Austin adopted a 10-year Rain to River plan to shift flood work from emergency response to prevention, with new public metrics and a focus on underserved neighborhoods.

A Pflugerville man was arrested after online posts that threatened members of the Temple city council. Authorities say the probe began last week and the case remains active.

A lawsuit accuses Circuit of The Americas and F1 organizers of negligence after a $750K Richard Mille was taken during the 2025 United States Grand Prix.

Rock'N River has reopened after a $19.3M, bond-funded expansion at Old Settlers Park that adds an action river, VIP cabanas and more parking.

Austin’s City Council voted May 28 to require landlords to disclose application, pet and recurring fees before renters apply. Large portfolios face an Oct. 1, 2026 deadline; smaller landlords have until Jan. 1, 2027.

Levitation returns to Austin September 10-13, 2026, with Bikini Kill, Molchat Doma, and American Football headlining a citywide slate. Early four-day passes are available now.

Austin Water is asking council for about $15.7M to field‑test desalination and underground storage on city land — a multi‑year step toward drought resilience. Tests would gather real data before any pilot or buildout.