A child is dead following a shooting in Buda, with the suspect still at large; Hays County Sheriff's Office investigates and has lifted the local shelter-in-place order.

Round Rock, Texas has initiated a road condition data collection project using high-tech vans from Roadway Asset Services to enhance their transport infrastructure.

Austin City Council members are proposing amendments to the record $5.9 billion budget, aiming to address community needs and reflect climate goals with reduced property tax hikes and increased park funding.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in North Austin on Sunday. The incident marks the city's 49th fatal crash this year. APD is investigating and seeking information.

A 12-year-old girl, Allison Sanchez, died after a non-impaired driver hit her in Austin; it was the city's 47th fatal crash in 2024. Police are investigating.

Austin, Texas faces a heatwave with forecasts of 102-105 degrees, health advisories for high heat index values, while Tropical Storm Debby affects the southeast with flooding risks.

The article highlights the role of the Field Maintenance Division at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and features veteran Chris Carter, emphasizing the team's behind-the-scenes work to ensure airport efficiency and safety.

Austin ISD's CFO, Eduardo Ramos, was arrested on charges of insurance fraud and has been placed on administrative leave. The charges are not related to his school district role.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has acquired a new Airbus H125 helicopter to improve response capabilities for law enforcement tasks such as disaster aid and search and rescue missions.

OSHA is investigating a worker's death at Tesla's Texas Gigafactory. Few details are available; the cause of death has not been disclosed. This adds to previous safety concerns at Tesla facilities.

The Austin Firefighters Association is advocating for more cadets and a shorter workweek to combat job-related stress and mental health issues among firefighters.

An Austin resident won a $29 million Lotto Texas jackpot with numbers 11-21-25-30-32-50; the ticket was sold at Salt Springs Xpress and the winner chose to remain anonymous.

Two Austin organizations, HC4A and Shalom Austin, packed school supplies for underserved students in their 12th annual event, supported by Austin's "We All Belong" initiative.