A hot, muggy Sunday in Austin will give way to scattered storms in the afternoon. Expect heavy downpours and localized flooding risk through early next week.

Hays County commissioners voted Tuesday to deny a 340‑acre Hays Commons development agreement after residents and conservationists raised aquifer and wastewater concerns. The decision shifts the fight to state permits and hearings.

Franchisee Sizzling Hospitality has signed leases for four Pepper Lunch sites across Austin and Houston; the Leander location is due to open by year‑end. The rollout is part of a 20‑unit Texas plan.

A St. Edward’s student was found dead in a campus residence hall on Thursday; Austin police say there are no signs of foul play as the medical examiner reviews the case.

At the Texas GOP convention in Houston, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told a crowd James Talarico will "go to Hell" for his reading of the Bible, injecting religion into the Senate fight.

The 73rd Luling Watermelon Thump runs June 25–28 with seed-spitting championships, melon auctions and ticketed evening concerts.

The Texas Medical Board temporarily suspended Dr. Derrick Anthony Mitchell's license after records show multiple detentions this spring and allegations of intoxication and violent behavior.

Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas filed 254 immigration cases in a single week under Operation Take Back America. The filings include smuggling, re‑entry and fraud counts.

APD and a Travis County deputy were named Employees of the Week after officers located a suspect who threatened a local school and was arrested, officials said.

Austin-Bergstrom playfully flagged flights rerouted from DFW Friday as diversions landed at AUS. Here’s what passengers should know.

Four aging office buildings near Ben White and Banister could be replaced by shops, restaurants and 200+ apartments under a newly mapped zoning plan. The move reflects wider pressure on older office properties.

The Tree House Park in Easton Park has filed for Chapter 11 after owner disputes and lawsuits, leaving vendors and neighbors unsure about the park’s future. Court filings list early procedural deadlines.

A 26-year-old was arrested after a downtown Round Rock stabbing. The victim is in stable condition and the suspect faces aggravated assault charges.