The Bee Cave Police in Texas is testing autonomous drones for faster emergency response, in partnership with Eve Vehicles Corporation. The drones provide real-time information without the need for a pilot.

ACC partners with Urban Alchemy to provide free HVAC training to Austin's unhoused, offering education and job opportunities at the ARCH and 8th Street shelters.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Brandon Wade and Daniel Buford to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, with terms ending in 2025 and 2029, respectively.

Applications for the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program are open, offering tax rebates to music venues and promoters to support live music and job growth in Texas.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a 30% chance of showers today with possible strong gusts, then a sunny, low-humidity weekend with temperatures around 90 degrees. Evening temps will cool to the 60s.

Austin is adjusting its handling of police personnel records following a judge's ruling that withholding certain records was "unlawful." The city will comply with the APOA, which mandates release of these files upon request.

Hector Olvera, 37, has been charged with multiple offenses, including Capital Murder, after an incident in South Austin left three people shot, resulting in the city's 28th and 29th homicides.

A gas leak in Georgetown prompted Williams Drive to close, with repairs by Atmos Energy expected to last all day. No injuries or evacuations reported.

CARTS NOW, an on-demand bus service, launched in Elgin and La Grange, offering free rides for the first 90 days. The service aims to enhance public transportation in these rural areas with quick pickups and affordable fares post-promotion.

Austin's Homeless Strategy Office allocates $2.1M from the American Rescue Plan Act to break down housing barriers and increase housing options for the homeless, with a deadline for applications set for October 3, 2024.

Two men arrested in Austin for multiple game room robberies; one charged with armed robbery and another facing aggravated assault and robbery charges.

Kyle, Texas, is expanding its surveillance with 20 license plate readers and 12 cameras to aid law enforcement efforts, despite concerns about privacy.

A cyclist died after colliding with a vehicle in south Austin around 12:35 a.m. at South Congress Avenue and Stassney Lane. Details on the victim are pending as the investigation continues.