Austin City Council unanimously confirms Lisa Davis as the new APD Chief, succeeding Interim Chief Henderson, highlighting her commitments to effectiveness, equity, and ethics.

Austin Police are investigating a death after a body was found in Lake Austin, with emergency services responding to the scene. The public is not considered at risk.

A body was found in East Austin and the Austin Police Department is investigating the death after responding to a welfare check near East 12th Street and New York Drive.

Round Rock's lifeguard team won the State of Texas Lifeguard Competition for the second consecutive year, showcasing proficiency in water safety and rescue.

Austin faces a severe heatwave with temperatures nearing 103 degrees and heat index up to 110, prompting heat advisories and warnings for vulnerable populations.

Texas Governor Abbott appointed new members to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee, including Sonja Clark and Summer Webb, with Shelly deZevallos as chair.

Austin Regional Intelligence Center organizes a free school safety symposium with multiple partners, aiming to improve threat awareness in educational institutions.

An Austin teacher, Rodney Childers, was arrested for sexual misconduct with a student, facing charges related to an improper relationship and child grooming.

The updated CSU hurricane season forecast slightly lowers the expected number of storms but predicts a very active season, with impacts already seen from powerful hurricanes.

The Austin Fire Department contained a fire sparked by a propane tank explosion in North Austin, preventing injuries and significant damage to a home.

Austin emergency personnel oppose a city council proposal to allow single staircases in multifamily buildings, citing safety concerns and inadequate infrastructure.

Vice President Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming election.

The Texas DPS shares safety tips and reminders ahead of the new school year, urging vigilance on the roads, updating emergency contacts, and using safety resources like iWatchTexas and the Active Shooter Alert System.