Texas Senate race sees Rep. Colin Allred outfundraise Sen. Ted Cruz with Allred raising more than $68.7 million to Cruz's $40 million for the campaign.

The Austin Police Department reported increased vigilance at the 2024 Fall Music Festival, with two arrests and responses to 225 calls, highlighting the importance of public safety.

Austin faces a hot weekend with temperatures in the mid-90s, bringing concerns of poor air quality and high pollen levels. A cold front next Tuesday should cool things down, though no rain is expected.

An apartment fire in Pflugerville displaced three residents but resulted in no injuries. Firefighters contained the blaze to one unit and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.

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.