An empty Austin ISD school bus swerved off the road in north Austin, injuring the driver and a bus monitor, with investigations into the cause underway.

Chad Lee-Gardner was arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Andrew Farias in San Marcos following an altercation. The incident is under investigation.

Texas lawmakers have criticized the Senate's changes to the medical marijuana bill, which limit patient eligibility, while the House nears passing a bill to ban THC in hemp products.

Austin braces for a hot week with a high of 98 degrees and a heat index of 105. Nighttime brings strong winds; Memorial Day may see storms. Rain chances persist through midweek, with slightly cooler temperatures by Wednesday.

Austin will close city offices for Memorial Day but maintain essential services like utilities payments online and trash collection. Parks and recreational facilities will have varied hours.

The Onion Creek Trail, funded by Buda Bonds, opens in Buda, Texas, offering a 1.5-mile path for walking, jogging, and cycling near the Buda Amphitheater and City Park.

Round Rock, Texas, is hosting a Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen service members, featuring remarks by Major General McCurry and a flyover by the Falcon Flight Formation Team.

A driver, Lily Bao Do, surrendered after a fatal hit-and-run in Austin that killed Erica Garza and injured two males, marking the city's 30th fatal crash in 2025.

Governor Greg Abbott honored fallen DPS troopers and Texas Rangers at an annual memorial service, emphasizing the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers.

Sixty individuals pleaded guilty to illegally entering a National Defense Area on the U.S.-Mexico border, reflecting Operation Take Back America's crackdown on unauthorized immigration.

A car crash in Austin on May 17 claimed a life and injured others, marking the city's 32nd fatal crash of the year. APD seeks public information to aid the investigation.

Nineteen malnourished dogs were found in poor conditions inside a Katy home. An investigation is underway, with a hearing to determine custody of the dogs.

Enrique A. Torres died from injuries after a solo motorcycle crash on May 11 in Austin. It was the city's 29th fatal crash of the year. APD's ongoing investigation seeks public tips, offered anonymously via Crime Stoppers.