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.

A man in his 40s was found shot dead June 27 in Austin's Colony. Deputies detained 47-year-old Michael Scott Crawford, who has been charged with murder.

Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic returns to COTA on July 4 with a star‑studded lineup and fireworks. Practical tips and ticket details for Austin fans.

An unloaded handgun was discovered in a child's backpack at a Pflugerville daycare; police say no one was hurt and no charges were filed as officials review policies.

An affidavit unsealed Friday links a suspect to the April killing of Joshua Williams in northwest Austin. Authorities say two shooters fired dozens of rounds; one man is jailed and police are seeking video.

Regulators say McGregor pumped far beyond its Trinity Aquifer permit as rocket testing climbed. The Southern Trinity district has issued violations and may impose penalties.

An anonymous tip led San Angelo police to a trash truck and a Parker Street home where investigators say human remains were found — a woman and her father are now jailed. Authorities say the case remains under active investigation.

Upper-90s heat returns to Austin Saturday with heat-index values near 105°F and gusty south winds.

Oakwood Public Market in Dripping Springs will suspend operations July 3 as owners cite staffing, leadership turnover and rising costs less than a year after opening.

The Texas Supreme Court refused to revive a negligence suit by Robb Elementary survivors, upholding a lower court's dismissal of claims against DPS and Uvalde County.