Williamson County extended its local disaster declaration by 60 days following severe floods and allocated $200,000 in cleanup vouchers to aid affected residents.

Frank Horton Lee Jr., a thrice-convicted felon from Austin, was arrested for illegal firearm possession after a traffic stop and could face up to 15 years in prison.

Austin Energy expands its Commercial Demand Response program to include 195 city buildings, aiming to reduce peak power consumption by over six megawatts.

A multi-vehicle collision on I-35 in Northeast Austin involved an 18-wheeler, leading to temporary lane closures and eight people with minor injuries.

Austin expects intermittent summer showers and thunderstorms with high humidity and temperatures near 94°F, feeling like 102°F. Chances of rain vary and winds could reach 20 mph.

Floods in Hill Country during the Fourth of July weekend led to fatalities, with 21-year-old Ella Rose Cahill confirmed dead, leaving her family and others in search for closure.

Ken Paxton raised $2.9M for his Senate campaign against fellow Republican John Cornyn, who has $5.7M on hand. Paxton is running amid personal issues, including a divorce. Trump's endorsement and Cornyn's PAC support add to the race's complexity.

Austin is set to experience a week of classic summer weather with mid-90s temperatures, according to forecasts. The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies and a high near 94°F, while advising caution due to a high heat index.

Baylor University rejected a $643,401 grant aimed at studying LGBTQIA+ and women's exclusion in churches, citing advocacy requirements conflicting with their policies.

Texas State Sen. Angela Paxton filed for divorce from her husband, Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing personal and spiritual reasons that honor her faith.

Shane James Jr. is competent for trial for a deadly shooting spree after a Travis County judge's ruling, following a previous judgment of incompetency and hospitalization.

A North Carolina family died in a plane crash; the FAA and NTSB are investigating. The community mourns the loss of the Buchanan family, whose children attended Grace Christian Sanford School.

Justin Mohn's trial for beheading his father continues, revealing his intent to make a political statement and force federal resignations. Mohn posted a video of the act online. Evidence suggests premeditation and links to anti-government extremism.