An explosion at Delta Centrifugal in Temple caused severe burns to five workers; firefighters responded to the incident involving an induction furnace. The cause is under investigation.

A Bee Cave Middle School student was arrested for making a shooting threat on Snapchat during a pep rally, which was assessed and deemed not credible.

A security guard at an Austin H-E-B fatally shot a man, identified as Michael Rosario Jr., during a suspected shoplifting incident, leading to scrutiny over the rights of private security.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will rally in Texas at UT Austin to encourage young voter registration before the October 7 deadline.

The Pflugerville Police Department is seeking public assistance to find Gissel Cabrera-Martinez, a missing 16-year-old girl last seen over a week ago.

Raul Meza Jr. pleaded guilty to murder and will serve two life sentences without parole, ending a history of violence including a child's 1982 murder. Families seek justice but question the system's efficacy.

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a crash on West Goforth in Buda, leading to a temporary road closure for investigation. Traffic was affected until the road reopened later that morning.

Firefighters extinguished a fierce blaze at South Village Apartments in South Austin, safely evacuating residents with no injuries reported, while the cause remains under investigation.

Jury to deliberate Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's fate for deadly conduct in 2019 shooting of Mauris DeSilva, a mentally distressed individual. Prosecution and defense present differing views on the necessity of Taylor's actions.

Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange (TSXE) at a press conference, presenting it as a major economic milestone for the state and a step toward enhancing Texas's financial influence.

A homicide in NW Austin left two injured and one dead, with police reassuring no ongoing threat to the public. The incident happened in a shopping center parking lot.

Austin urges residents and small businesses to obtain flood insurance, highlighting a 25% policy discount and the risks of flooding outside high-risk zones.

Austin is set to experience near-record heat with a high of 97°, as a dry October continues the warm trend of September. Winds may bring slight relief, but nights will only cool to around 70 degrees. The week ahead looks to remain in the mid-90s.