Muggy morning, highs near 94°F and heat index into the low 100s today. Rain chances ramp up Monday night through Wednesday with possible pockets of heavy rain.

Leander police responded to reports of gunfire at Southbrook Apartments Friday evening; investigators said the incident was contained to a single unit and no injuries were reported.

Redfin ranks Austin, Houston and Dallas among the most affordable U.S. metros for renters, but local data and residents show many households remain cost‑burdened.

C.L. Butaud will close its St. Elmo tasting room on July 26, 2026, with the owners blaming rising rent. The winery says production will continue while it looks for a new space.

Austin police say a homicide is under investigation in the 8300 block of Empress Boulevard; a media briefing was scheduled for 8:45 a.m.

Muggy Saturday in Austin with highs near 94 and a heat index up to 103°F. Scattered afternoon storms possible; heavier rain may arrive Monday–Tuesday.

Brandywine sold downtown Austin’s 405 Colorado tower for $151 million. The largely leased 206K-sq.-ft. building shows continued investor appetite for stabilized office assets.

HSI San Antonio says agents seized about 292 pounds of meth hidden inside soda bottles in South Texas, calling the haul a major blow to cartel smuggling.

East Austin venues along Manor Road report repeated smash-and-grab burglaries that have left shattered glass, emptied tip jars and costly repairs. Owners say they are tightening security as APD investigates.

APD released surveillance images and a suspect description after at least 14 downtown thefts and credit‑card abuses. Detectives say victims’ phones and cards were later used fraudulently.

Two mosquito traps in San Marcos tested positive for West Nile; Hays County says no human cases so far and urges repellant and removing standing water.

A hit-and-run on West 35th left a bicyclist dead; police say the suspect car is a blue Honda Civic and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A brush fire at an abandoned building on Moore Road prompted a brush alarm and multi‑agency response; crews contained flames while investigators probe the cause.