Triple‑digit afternoons return to Austin with humid nights; shift outdoor plans to mornings and use city cooling centers if needed. Heat‑index values may top 106–107°F.

Austin police say they're investigating a homicide near the 400 block of Dawson Road. APD posted that media staging and a briefing time are to be determined.

Austin police say they're investigating a homicide near the 12200 block of northbound I‑35; a PIO is en route and a media briefing is expected.

Muggy Saturday gives way to highs near 98°F and heat‑index readings above 100. Shift outdoor plans to mornings or use city cooling centers if needed.

A federal judge has let First Amendment and civil-rights claims against Hood County officials proceed after a controversial meme arrest. The decision keeps phone-seizure and retaliation claims alive.

Candidates in Spring‑Klein can file now through Aug. 17 to appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. This guide lists key dates and where to find district packets and forms.

An Austin men's clinic and its physician agreed to pay up to $600,000 to resolve federal claims they violated the Controlled Substances Act. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the deal July 24.

Viceroy and Pearlstone unveiled a 146-unit branded condo project at 300 Pressler; presales begin in August and delivery is targeted for late 2027.

A 517-acre Hill Country parcel in Spicewood is listed for roughly $44M and has drawn interest from aviation and auto buyers. The ranch includes a private grass runway and sits near new luxury projects west of Austin.

Neon artist Todd Sanders is relocating Roadhouse Relics to Round Top; the 'Greetings From Austin' mural will be preserved while the gallery moves next year. Appointments in Austin continue through 2026.

Crews are preparing to clear 415 Lavaca in downtown Austin for a planned 30‑story Hilton dual‑brand hotel, city and state filings show.

Federal prosecutors say a College Station man was sentenced after sexually exploiting a child he contacted via social media.

An initial Phase I of Texas’ 2027 State Water Plan is now adopted, mapping thousands of projects and a nearly $174B price tag. Phase II and more public comment are coming.