Austin Energy plans to upgrade Decker Dam at Lake Walter E. Long between spring 2025 and 2027, meeting safety regulations and ensuring longevity. Changes will cause lower water levels and temporary boat ramp closures.

Texas conducts a three-day sales tax holiday for back-to-school items like clothing, essentials, and supplies under $100, aiming to help families save amid inflation.

Round Rock man Ronald Allen Mitchell received a 60-year sentence for assaulting his girlfriend and taking her child, with a history of 23 prior convictions.

An unattended skillet caused a fire in a North Austin home; no injuries reported, but two residents were displaced. Firefighters contained the blaze and ventilated the house.

Austin celebrates its 'Queer Cabaret'-themed Pride with Saturday evening festivities led by Judge Andy Brown, alongside events like 'TuezGayz' and inclusive fitness activities. The aGLIFF Queer Film Festival also features prominently.

A new Buc-ee's travel center is set to open in San Marcos, Texas, by the end of 2025, featuring 120 fuel stations and over 100 electric vehicle charging stations, with an incentive program backed by the city council.

Victor Gomez Sr.'s family is suing Tesla for $1 million after he was electrocuted and died at the company's Austin Gigafactory, citing negligence. The case is under OSHA investigation.

Texas educators report significant learning gaps in reading and math among young students post-pandemic, with calls for legislative action to increase education funding.

The "Swim to Code" camp in Austin educates kids on the dangers of gun violence alongside teaching them swimming and coding, in response to the city's rise in teen gun violence.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has ordered public hospitals to report healthcare costs for illegal immigrants, attributing this need to federal border policies. The Texas HHSC will collect this data, potentially for federal reimbursement.

Austin Municipal Court adjusts its operational hours; the main court to open 8 a.m.-6 p.m., extending to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; North Service Center relocates to 2121 West Parmer Lane with 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. hours.

Austin's Historic Landmark Commission won the NAPC Commission Excellence Award for its first comprehensive preservation plan focused on equity and inclusion.

Five Point Enterprises agrees to pay $2M to settle false claims allegations involving VA Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits.