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.

Texas DPS will increase patrols during their All-American enforcement campaign to improve road safety around Memorial Day, focusing on seat belt use and reducing accidents.

Attorney General Paxton won a $60 million judgment against David Polston's companies for illegal dumping in a Texas river, resulting in wildlife deaths and ecosystem damage.

The body of 18-year-old Agusto Gutierrez was recovered near International Bridge II after he went missing during Eagle Pass flooding. His vehicle had been caught in floodwaters.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced a 3.38% decrease in passenger traffic in March 2025 but saw a modest rise in air cargo, with international cargo up by 52.88%.