The completion of Dam 101 near Round Rock is expected to offer major flood relief for local residents, potentially lowering insurance rates and redefining the FEMA floodplain status.

Suspects were arrested in the hit-and-run jet ski crash on Lake Grapevine that killed Air Force Academy cadet candidate Ava Moore. Despite Governor Abbott's harsh statement, death penalty charges are unlikely.

16-year-old Jalina Adams grows trees on her balcony in Austin as part of her Youth Forest Council Internship, collaborating with local organizations and receiving guidance from TreeFolks.

Ken Paxton leads John Cornyn in early GOP primary polls for the Texas Senate race in 2026, with strong Republican voter recognition and favorability, with potential impacts on the general elections and room for surprises from lesser-known candidates.

Texas passed a bill redefining gender on state documents as the biological sex at birth, with potential impacts on the trans and intersex communities.

An empty Austin ISD school bus swerved off the road in north Austin, injuring the driver and a bus monitor, with investigations into the cause underway.

Chad Lee-Gardner was arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Andrew Farias in San Marcos following an altercation. The incident is under investigation.

Austin Police report a deadly hit-and-run on Burleson Road; Juan Mario Martinez-Hernandez killed. Driver Angelo Francisco Pinheiro charged with DWI and death.

Texas lawmakers face a deadline for passing key legislation, including drag performances, self-driving car regulations, and school library oversight bills.

Joseph E. Carrington died in a motorcycle crash in East Austin on May 25; his death marks Austin's 36th fatal crash in 2025. The APD is investigating.

Texas advances Trey's Law banning NDAs in sexual abuse civil cases, inspired by Trey Carlock's story and aimed at enhancing survivor transparency and justice.

The Round Rock Public Library will host a Local Author Meet and Greet on June 21st, featuring nine authors, including children's authors after Family Storytime.

Texas reports a measles outbreak with 729 cases, two unvaccinated children died, and the majority of cases are unvaccinated, emphasizing the need for immunizations.