City records show Austin has already spent more than $100,000 cleaning graffiti from private buildings since an October 2025 pilot launched. Officials say they are tracking the results before deciding whether to continue the program.

Texas sent the first TEFA payments on July 1, funding nearly 73,000 accounts and opening a marketplace with more than 54,000 approved items for families.

Austin police named James Lee Williams, 74, in a Wanted Wednesday post for failing to register as a sex offender. Authorities ask anyone with information to submit an anonymous tip.

SFA will phase out its Early Childhood Laboratory, cutting 72 high-quality child-care seats in East Texas. The move affects families and hands-on training for future educators.

A Fredericksburg mother says a former deputy sexually assaulted her while on duty and has sued Gillespie County, blaming lax screening and supervision. The suit seeks damages.

APD, AFD and ATCEMS will post monthly overtime and leave reports to give Council and the public regular, comparable snapshots of staffing and overtime use. The files will include hours, leave breakdowns and other operational metrics.

A man died after a single-vehicle crash on the westbound U.S. 290 service road on July 9; APD's Vehicular Homicide Unit is investigating and seeking tips.

Buc‑ee’s lists general managers at up to $275K without requiring a college degree, sparking online debate about teacher pay and whether a diploma still guarantees higher earnings.

A TxDOT study finds commuter trains between San Antonio and Austin could be feasible — but Union Pacific’s control of the tracks remains the major obstacle.

A rare mid‑July front will push storms across the Panhandle with half‑dollar‑size hail possible; Central Texas could pick up heavy rain and localized flooding.

Hot, humid Friday with highs near 95°F and a slight chance of afternoon storms; heavier rain possible early next week.

River's Edge at Gruene is a 125-acre FM 306 development with homes, riverfront lots and a planned boutique hotel near Gruene.

A Rocket Mortgage analysis finds Austin first‑time buyers would need roughly 21 years to save a typical down payment under a 5%‑savings assumption. Local assistance and loan options can shorten that runway for eligible households.