A tornado touched down in Hays County, Texas, early Thursday morning, leading to power outages and minor damages. No injuries were reported, but a Flash Flood Watch remains in effect.

The City of Austin promotes traveling from Austin to Amsterdam, highlighting cultural, outdoor, and culinary experiences, including museums, canal tours, Dutch cuisine, and the Heineken Experience. Nonstop flights are available five times a week.

Austin's Economic Development Department launched the Place-Based Enhancement Program offering financial support to maintain local business affordability.

Austin is expected to have a wet week with storms, showers, and thunderstorms, as per the National Weather Service. Rainfall could reach up to 3 inches with temperatures nearing the mid-90s.

Austin Police seek public help to identify a suspect in a May 9th armed truck robbery. The Hispanic male suspect is linked to car club circles. Tips can be anonymous via Crime Stoppers, with a reward offered for arrest-leading information.

A person was found dead in northeast Austin, marking the city's 28th homicide in 2025. Police detained a person of interest as the investigation continues.

Interstate 35 in Georgetown reopened after an 18-wheeler hit a bridge, causing traffic delays and structural damage. Repairs on the County Road 143 bridge are ongoing.

A multi-vehicle crash in Austin killed a 66-year-old woman and marked the city's 38th fatal accident of the year. The APD is investigating the incident.

The man accused of killing actor Jonathan Joss was released on bond and placed under house arrest with a pre-trial hearing set for August 19. Joss's death followed a dispute with neighbor Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez.

Austin police are investigating a May 31 officer-involved shooting after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle, where suspect Devin Guevara was shot by police and arrested, now facing multiple charges.

Austin's Parks and Recreation Department announces closing dates for swim team registrations and encourages families to enroll their children. Swim lessons are also available for all skill levels until July 25, 2025.

The Arnold Outhouse, a historic 3-holed outhouse in Rusk County, Texas, now at a museum, stands as a symbol of past sanitation practices and has been preserved due to local efforts.

Legislative disagreements in Texas have stalled a bill to replace the STAAR test with three shorter exams, as lawmakers couldn't resolve differences over test design and school ratings systems.