State Highway 45 on‑ramps to southbound MoPac were closed in Williamson County after a crash investigators say killed at least one person. Expect delays and use alternate routes.

Muggy mornings give way to hot afternoons: highs in the mid‑90s with heat‑index readings into the low 100s. Cooling centers and safety tips are available.

Consumer fireworks are banned inside Austin, and downtown will see long closures for the Star Spangled Fest. Read the rules, safety tips and travel warnings before you celebrate.

Swig is bringing its signature "dirty sodas" to San Marcos with a drive‑thru at 180 N. I‑35. Signage is up, but a firm opening date hasn't been announced.

Ken Paxton says the deal returns nearly $34 million after alleging AstraZeneca used nurses and support programs to steer Medicaid prescriptions. The state says the settlement will repay tainted Medicaid claims.

Two people were found dead on Hahn Road near Fredericksburg; investigators suspect a murder‑suicide and say there's no ongoing threat to Gillespie County.

Surveillance images show three suspects who allegedly tackled a clerk at the MLK 7‑Eleven on May 31; Austin police are asking for tips and may offer a reward.

Waymo robotaxis are gone from the Uber app in Phoenix after a limited pilot was wound down; Uber says it will name a new autonomous partner for the Valley. Local riders and regulators have been watching Waymo’s recent software updates closely.

At least one person died after an 18-wheeler went off an SH‑130 overpass near Round Rock, closing southbound lanes for an extended investigation.

JMI Realty has acquired the 254‑room Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Austin and says it will undertake a comprehensive renovation of the property.

Hot, hazy Monday in Austin: highs near 98°F, heat indices into the low 100s with gusty south winds and Saharan dust.

Round Rock police say a person believed to have jumped from an overpass died, closing southbound I‑35 and prompting ramp and interchange closures. Investigators are on scene.

Rancher Hat Bar has opened a South Congress storefront with a walk-in custom hat bar, walk-ins and private booking options at 1400 S. Congress Ave.