The APD made 39 DWI arrests in Austin over the Independence Day weekend, emphasizing the risks of impaired driving and urging the use of ride-share or designated drivers.

The City of Austin has extended the ban on recreation in local waterways, such as Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake, due to dangerous conditions following heavy rains.

The Austin Police Department is probing a fatal single-car crash that occurred at FM 973 and Spirit Drive, marking the city's 50th traffic death in 2025.

A young man died from blunt force trauma after a violent altercation at Kerby Lane restaurant in Austin; a suspect has been charged with first-degree murder.

Severe flooding in Central Texas led to 82 deaths, including NFL owner Clark Hunt's young relative and 27 at Camp Mystic, with more missing. Communities mourn the tragedy.

The Scholastic Book Fair returns to the Round Rock Public Library to support its Summer Reading Program, running from July 7-10 with varied hours. Regular children's programs are paused during the event.

Flash floods in Kerr County, Texas result in at least 68 fatalities, including 28 children, with ongoing searches for missing campers.

Williamson County, affected by flash floods, sees community support with donations being accepted by the Central Texas Community Foundation to help impacted families.

Scammers target families of Texas flood victims, demanding money while posing as having information about their missing loved ones, compounding the tragedy and hindering the search efforts.

Hays County's 8th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair is scheduled for September 13, offering safety demos, live music, and a chili cook-off to benefit first responders.

A pedestrian named Jesus Rodriguez Barragan was killed in a hit-and-run collision on July 4, in Austin, marking the city's 49th fatal crash of 2025. The incident is under investigation.

Austin's weather forecast includes afternoon showers, high of 92°F, and a heat index up to 101°F. Evening chances of rain before 7 p.m. and highs in the mid-90s expected midweek.

At least 43 people, with 15 children among them, died after catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, Texas. Rescuers and state officials, including the Governor and DHS Secretary, continue searching for the missing.