The family of a 16‑year‑old shot in October 2025 has sued former APD officer James McKinney and the City of Austin, alleging unconstitutional use of force and seeking over $1 million. The suit says the teen will need ongoing medical care.

Austin police say they're investigating a homicide on the 2500 block of South Lamar Boulevard. A media briefing is pending.

A housing economist and Mayor Kirk Watson highlighted an index reading that says Austin is the only major U.S. metro now “fairly priced,” a rare signal after years of boom.

A 2021 podcast clip where James Talarico said he's 'a Christian who hates Christianity' resurfaced and is fueling GOP attacks as the Texas Senate race tightens.

Lawmakers and advocates clashed at the Texas Capitol as a Senate hearing reviewed HB 7, the law limiting access to medication abortion and authorizing private suits. Testimony highlighted deep partisan splits and ongoing legal battles.

A Saharan dust plume will sweep the Texas Gulf Coast this week, bringing hazy skies and a temporary rise in particulate pollution. Sensitive groups should check local AQI.

Axiom Space has moved its legal headquarters to Texas as it accelerates work on Axiom Station and expands its Houston footprint.

ATTOM’s Q1 2026 data shows national flipping returns rose to 25.4%, but San Antonio’s typical flips returned roughly 5.1%, keeping local profits thin. Local costs and all‑cash competition are squeezing spreads.

Williamson County will open a new $90M, 120,000‑sq‑ft administration building in Georgetown on July 14, consolidating dozens of county offices into a single campus.

Bastrop County ESD No. 3 will break ground this September on a $2.5M Jasper Street EMS station to house ambulances, crew quarters and supervisors. The build is part of a plan to expand local ambulance coverage.

Cloudy, muggy morning in Austin; highs near 96°F and heat index near 104°F. City cooling centers and libraries are available for relief.

Booz Allen is acquiring Austin's Ultra I&C Mission Solutions for about $720M, adding hundreds of engineers and battlefield-ready software, edge compute and encryption tools.

UT Austin engineers turned a hydrogel textile into a jacket that harvests drinkable water from the air — tests show survival-scale yields and a path toward commercialization.