A Coinfully analysis of online searches puts Texas near the top of states whose residents are seeking help with rent, debt and other basic costs.

A UT Austin study found lead and other metals above guideline levels in taps in Austin’s Colony, validating residents’ complaints about brown, hard water and steep bills.

NBISD trustees passed a $114.68M balanced budget that includes a 2% raise, 25 special-ed hires and funding for Long Creek ROTC as the district prepares to set a tax rate.

ACC trustees accepted a petition that could put Pflugerville ISD on the November ballot, lowering tuition for local students and triggering a July 16 public hearing. The service plan and tax details are now published.

Huston‑Tillotson says education degrees remain valid after state regulators moved to revoke its educator‑prep accreditation, leaving a small group of students seeking new certification routes.

A privately funded downtown day hub reopened June 15 to offer showers, meals and case management for people experiencing homelessness.

A water main break near Wildcat Drive and Highway 95 put Elgin Meadows under a boil water notice. Tests are ongoing; officials say to boil water for two minutes.

A consultant report urges Austin to beef up its Office of Violence Prevention — but an AI-generated cover and a detection scan have raised transparency questions.

TEA's June 10 release shows statewide gains on Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course tests, with Algebra I and U.S. History posting notable jumps. Families can view individual scores online.

Austin ISD is presenting two draft boundary scenarios — Oak and Elm — and holding regional and virtual workshops in June to gather family feedback. The district will use comments to refine a final plan.

A San Antonio hearing kept Logan Paul’s defamation case against Coffeezilla alive as judges weigh whether CryptoZoo criticism crossed into false, damaging claims. The suit seeks damages and opens a test of online investigative reporting versus opinion.

We Can Now says it will open a North Austin hub in July to house about 70 people and provide on-site mental-health care, meals and clothing. The group is seeking partners to staff the site.

Saudi Arabia has set up in Austin and watch parties are planned. City officials are coordinating health, safety and airspace restrictions.