Austin is facing a heatwave with high near 98 degrees and heat index up to 103. Humidity will increase discomfort and temperatures will soar throughout the weekend, with scant chance of rain for relief.

A 9-year-old girl named Aaliyah donated comfort kits to the Georgetown Fire Department to help children during emergencies, inspired by her own experience with first responders in Tulsa.

Two Austin restaurants, Nomade and Fabrik, were listed in Yelp's top 25 new Southern eateries, earning praise for gluten-free and plant-based menus, respectively.

Texas deputies discovered narcotics concealed within children's toys during a late-night traffic stop on I-10. The driver was hospitalized following the incident.

The Plymouth County Retirement Association is suing CrowdStrike over claims it made false statements about its cybersecurity services, affecting its stock value.

Foxtrot market plans to reopen some stores in Dallas and Austin following a bankruptcy earlier this year, with ongoing uncertainty about locations and staffing.

UT Austin has begun disciplining students for protest involvement, offering some a deferred suspension option to avoid immediate suspension until 2025.

Soulbrain TX LLC is building a $175 million plant in Taylor, Texas, to produce materials for Samsung's local semiconductor facility, promising economic growth and job creation.

The Central Texas Food Bank and Workforce Solutions Capital Area have partnered to offer food and job assistance at the same location to address food insecurity and unemployment.

Texas Gas Service is facing opposition from Austin area cities to their proposed rate hike, which seeks to recover losses from the pandemic and Winter Storm Uri.

The Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin is working to establish a state-recognized cultural district, enhancing local heritage and vying for increased funding.

The Texas town of Lockhart hosted the filming of '1923,' a Yellowstone prequel, transforming its downtown to reflect the 1920s, bringing economic and creative benefits to the community.

Casey's General Stores is acquiring Fikes Wholesale Inc., adding 198 CEFCO stores to its network, expanding its Southern US presence, particularly in Texas.