The Austin area is expecting sunny weather before thunderstorms later in the week, with highs around 86-91 degrees and potential heavy rain Friday and Saturday.

Round Rock City Council approved a $2.9 million contract for roadway maintenance, targeting arterial streets including University Boulevard and North Mays Street. Work is scheduled from November 2023 to spring 2026.

Austin and the NHTSA promote road safety discussions during National Teen Driver Safety Week, with a focus on reducing teen driving fatalities. Events include a safety-awareness session at a local Trunk-or-Treat event.

Abbott appoints four to Texas Municipal Retirement System board, including Langley, Tawil, Reyes, and Williams, to manage retirement services for city employees.

TxDOT employees responded to the July 4th floods in Central Texas, working on debris clearance and infrastructure inspection to aid in disaster recovery efforts.

Greg Abbott appointed Kelly Rowe as chair and named Joe Fauth, Richard Kirkpatrick, Patricia M. Anthony, and Monica McBride to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

Round Rock Public Library to host a Georgia O’Keeffe appreciation event with Martha Wofford, Ph.D. on November 4th.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather in Austin with potential rain by week's end, highs between 87-92°F, and a stormy Saturday followed by clearer skies.

Thousands took part in Austin's "No Kings Day" protest, opposing Trump-era policies and advocating for active election participation. The peaceful rally focused on democracy and voting rights, drawing criticism yet emphasizing patriotic values.

Austin's leadership declares a state of disaster due to high wildfire risk, urging preventive measures and community vigilance with updated city-wide protective strategies being developed.

A motorcycle-pedestrian collision in South Austin resulted in critical injuries Sunday evening. EMS provided life-saving efforts; the patient was taken to the hospital. Authorities are investigating the crash.

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has unveiled a bat wall exhibit in collaboration with Austin Bat Refuge, providing educational insights into the local bat species.

Texans will vote on a $20 billion water infrastructure initiative, Proposition 4, funded by sales tax revenue to address the state's water supply challenges, including projects like desalination and pipe upgrades.