Texas' power grid operator ERCOT expects record electricity demand due to a heatwave, but assures adequate supply, including solar power, to keep the grid stable.

Four people in San Marcos received rabies treatment after fox attacks near Purgatory Creek trails, raising health concerns. The area remains open while officials search for the fox.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss key issues, including Board of Examiners appointments and public information requests procedures, while ensuring transparency and ADA compliance.

Killeen mourns Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III, who died in a car crash after celebrating the birth of his child. Flags will fly at half-staff in his honor.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is expanding with the Atrium Infill Project, adding 12,000 square feet to enhance TSA and baggage areas, funded partly by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The National Weather Service predicts a significant heatwave in Austin, with temperatures peaking around 105°F mid-week and remaining high throughout the weekend.

Aurora Innovation launches a fleet of driverless semi-trucks operating between Dallas and Houston, marking a milestone in autonomous vehicle use, amidst safety and workforce impact concerns.

The "Chromebook Challenge" is causing students to intentionally damage school Chromebooks, leading to risks like fire, burns, and electrical shock. Schools and medical experts are warning of the dangers, and students face serious repercussions.

The Austin Police released bodycam footage following an officer-involved shooting during a traffic stop where the suspect, Branson Berreles, was shot after reaching for a firearm.

Dennis Fojtik was arrested in Fayette County following a property search that led to the seizure of meth. Charges are pending against four others; an investigation continues.

A severe traffic accident at Koenig Lane and Airport Boulevard in Austin resulted in one fatality, with the driver cooperating in the ongoing investigation.

A woman was recorded vandalizing cars with a shovel near Leander High School. The incident, which Erica Paraskevakos captured on her surveillance camera, showed the unknown woman smashing vehicle windows in Paraskevakos' driveway.

The Austin Parks and Recreation's PARKnerships program has raised over $5.8 million for park improvements, hosted 707 free events, added public art, and engaged in ecological restoration, as shown in the 2024 Impact Report.