Two men were hurt after a late-night fight at Butler Metro Park in downtown Austin; police say both were treated for minor injuries and no arrests were made.

Elgin police are investigating a suspicious death off Anderson Drive and have identified a person of interest. Officials say there is no danger to the public as detectives continue the probe.

Hot and humid on Wednesday, July 1 highs near 976F with heat index up to 1036F. Low rain chances; check cooling centers and plan outdoor activity accordingly.

An Austin Freight Systems accounting chief admitted in federal court to siphoning more than $3.2 million into personal accounts, prosecutors say. Authorities say much of the money was wagered online.

Nova Eatery opened June 12 at 1713 Park Place, serving American‑Latin‑Asian fusion and ‘dirty sodas’ near Texas A&M. The new storefront lists online ordering and pickup hours.

Yardi Matrix's June tally moved Charlotte to third as Austin and New York surged ahead; vacancy hovers near 24% while demand concentrates in premium space.

Dan Hamlin will leave his post in Oklahoma to become dean of UT Austin’s College of Education on Aug. 16, creating a vacancy in state education leadership.

Texas DPS says three top fugitives — including a reported Valluco gang member and a convicted murderer — were arrested last week in Hidalgo, Plano and Houston.

A server at a downtown Austin steakhouse was arrested after allegedly stabbing a diner who has been identified as a local pastor; the victim is hospitalized and the suspect faces charges.

Austin police say surveillance photos link a woman sought in a February Austin breakroom theft to a June office‑park theft in Dallas; investigators are seeking tips. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available.

A federal complaint says Austin ISD and ex-LBJ band teacher Rodney Childers groomed and sexually abused a student over months; criminal charges and a civil suit are pending.

Austin Public Health says a mosquito pool in western Travis County (ZIP 78733) tested positive for West Nile; there are no human cases reported so far. Officials urge residents to follow the "four Ds."

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.