A convicted man, David Powers, died after jumping off a bridge and attempting a carjacking in Texas following his escape from a Minnesota trial for rape and kidnapping.

Texas edges out Texas A&M 3-2 in a tense baseball game, with Dylan Volantis securing his 11th save for the Longhorns in the Lone Star Showdown series.

IRS employees in South Austin were exposed to a substance from a package, prompting a response from emergency services. Only one person needed treatment for non-life-threatening issues, with safety precautions enacted and investigations ongoing.

Lotto.com is suing the Texas Lottery Commission for banning online lottery courier services, a shift from prior practices, amid probes into lottery integrity following large jackpot wins.

A fatal motorcycle crash in South Austin claimed one life and resulted in the closure of northbound I-35 lanes. The victim was participating in the Ride for the Fallen event.

Austin is preparing for a varied week of weather, with high temperatures around 88-89 degrees, mostly sunny skies, and chances of showers and thunderstorms, especially on Wednesday with an 80% chance. Winds could reach up to 25 mph.

A vaccinated adult in Travis County has contracted measles, prompting Austin Public Health to advise the public to check vaccination status and be aware of symptoms.

An IRS facility in Austin was evacuated after an employee exposed to a package with an unknown substance. The substance was later deemed non-hazardous.

The article discusses Central Texas's water crisis, highlighting challenges like drought, floods, population growth, aging infrastructure, and rapid water system failures in rural areas, with potential legislative solutions on the horizon.

Texas faces a water resource strain due to the AI industry's data centers, raising concerns about sustainability amid drought conditions. Efforts are underway to implement water-saving technologies.

A corrections officer in Hays County was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with an inmate and charged with Official Oppression and record tampering.

The Hays Consolidated Independent School District proposes a nearly $1 billion school bond for expansions, new facilities, and upgrades, causing mixed reactions among voters.

The Texas Transportation Commission announced over $60 billion in construction to handle population growth, awarded contracts for 54 highway projects worth $330 million, and planned further improvements including a $1.94 billion SH 99 project.