The Austin City Council is considering alcohol sale waivers for Torchy's Tacos and Wheatsville Co-op near schools, despite opposition from Austin ISD and concerns about youth alcohol access.

A brush fire in East Austin is rapidly approaching homes and schools, prompting firefighting efforts including air support. No evacuations yet, cause unknown.

Georgetown increases mosquito control with insecticide spray after West Nile virus found in traps, targeting Edwards Park. Officials urge precautions and announce spraying dates, depending on weather.

A major Microsoft outage affected Outlook, Teams, and Office 365, with the company investigating a potential memory management issue. No resolution timeline has been provided.

The 31st annual Art from the Streets show in Austin displayed over 3,000 artworks by homeless individuals, with sales benefiting the artists directly.

Incumbent Vanessa Fuentes and challenger Robert Reynolds compete for Austin's District 2 Council seat, focusing on issues like infrastructure, wages, and housing affordability.

Williamson County Sheriff investigates a suspected fentanyl overdose death of a 31-year-old woman in Round Rock.

An alleged stabbing incident occurred at Covington Middle School in South Austin after a smoke bomb set off a fire alarm, with one student injured and investigations ongoing.

Mission Plasticos provides free breast reconstruction surgeries to women who can't afford them, as seen in the case of Gloria Infante, a Texas breast cancer survivor without insurance.

Over 100 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation in Lockhart by the Caldwell County Animal Coalition and various organizations, with efforts underway to prevent future cases.

Central Texans are mobilizing to aid Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton through volunteering, providing supplies, and donating blood, with a focus on support as local Red Cross faces volunteer shortages.

An Austin woman reported a former Sandbox VR employee for recording under her skirt while she was at a VR venue. The incident is under police investigation.

Austin officials indefinitely enforce the 'No Refusal' DUI policy, mandating search warrants for blood samples when breath or blood tests are refused.