The Austin-Manor trail has opened, connecting the city with its suburb, as officials commemorate the completion of the 5.5-mile path aimed at enhancing community links.

A child drowned at an apartment complex pool in Pflugerville, despite life-saving attempts by a Good Samaritan and officials. This adds to Texas' rising child drowning statistics.

Williamson County deputies seized 120 lbs of marijuana during a Georgetown traffic stop involving an 18-year-old driver after a K-9 unit detected drugs.

A 17-year-old named Giana Castillo was arrested for making terroristic threats against Graham Elementary School in Austin, with increased security measures subsequently implemented.

An 18-year-old faces murder charges for a Juneteenth shooting in Round Rock, Texas, with several injured and two killed. He's suspected of using an illegal modification to increase his weapon's fire rate.

A Round Rock ISD teacher, Domingo Perez, is charged with indecency with a child and possession of child pornography, with bonds totaling $125,000. The allegations date back to an incident in April 2023 involving a minor.

Law enforcement agencies collaborated to arrest Giana Castillo for a credible online threat against Graham Elementary School in Austin, increasing school security measures.

Austin's 30th day of 100-degree temperatures was reported by KXAN, with slight cooling expected. Sparse rain is forecasted, as weather patterns shift.

UT Austin welcomes around 8,000 new and returning students during its annual Mooov-In event, with the university preparing for a bustling transition period.

Two Texas game wardens, James Adcock and Allison Hatten, were honored by the TPWD for their exceptional service in boating and wildlife law enforcement.

Shane James, accused of a fatal shooting spree, has opted to self-represent in court, against advice to have a mental competency evaluation, with the evaluation to be ordered by the court.

Aviary Wine & Kitchen in South Austin has closed due to financial difficulties, reflective of the wider challenges local eateries face with rising costs.

West Travis County residents are urged to stop irrigation activities to help water tanks refill, with Stage 2 restrictions in effect limiting outdoor watering to once a week.