The City of Austin has extended the ban on recreation in local waterways, such as Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, due to dangerous conditions following heavy rains.

Julian Ryan died trying to save his family from severe flooding in Ingram; over 230 people were rescued, with 24 fatalities reported. His family questions the emergency response and advocates for better flood preparedness.

Williamson County faces severe flooding; multiple areas under warnings and evacuations. Shelters have been set up for evacuees and information is available on the county's website and social media.

The forecast for Austin anticipates a wet and stormy weekend with potential thunderstorms and high temperatures in the mid-80s, calming later in the evening. Sunny, hot days are expected to follow into the next week.

Several individuals were arrested in North Austin during a joint operation by ICE, DPS, and HSI, as part of Gov. Abbott's directive to combat illegal immigration and target criminal activities.

Austin Parks and Recreation lifted the ban on recreational fires in city parklands due to "Moderate" fire danger levels, though residents are urged to remain cautious.

One person died in a house fire in Leander, Texas, initially mistaken for an explosion. The incident on Hilltop Climb Drive led to temporary evacuations.

Williamson County Parks Department extends the youth cricket field reservation deadline to July 7, offering more time for coaches and families to secure spots for the August 13 - November 30 season.

A Mexican national with a drug trafficking past, Pedro Martinez-Solorzano, is back in US custody, facing illegal re-entry charges after previously being deported.

A San Marcos man, Aiden Dwyer, 24, was arrested for the fire at Savage’s Bar and Grill in Wimberley, resulting in one injury and ongoing investigations.

The Austin Police Department arrested Vondell Louis Crawford for the homicide of Keaton Delcore, found with fatal neck trauma, at Travis County Jail for 1st Degree Murder.

Zilker Park offers free Zilker Loop rides and parking fee waivers on Independence Day weekend to alleviate traffic.

Two men charged with the murder of Erik Tijerina in Austin, following a December 2024 fatal shooting incident.