Austin-area school districts are developing affordable housing for staff grappling with rising rental costs to help them live nearer to work and strengthen community ties.

FEMA approves Individual Assistance for Texas counties hit by Hurricane Beryl, Acting Governor Dan Patrick announces. Eligible residents can seek aid for various losses due to the storm.

The Texas Department of Public Safety offers a $4,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest of featured fugitive Jorge Hernandez, wanted for child indecency.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation with Aichi Prefecture in Japan to enhance trade and collaboration in sectors such as biotechnology, energy, and innovation.

Austin anticipates varied weather, with potential thunderstorms and a heatwave, while KXAN and Family Eldercare continue a fan donation drive for those affected by the heat.

The Salty Donut is opening a new location in Austin's Domain Northside, offering gourmet doughnuts and promising flavors like Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake and Vegan Ultimate Oreo Cookie. No opening date is confirmed yet.

Austin's city manager proposes a record $5.9 billion budget for 2025, including a 4% wage increase for city employees and significant investments in community services, despite a projected property tax and city service fee increase for residents.

Haraz Coffee House, known for Yemeni coffee and pastries, is opening new locations in Austin's West Campus and Pflugerville, though specific opening dates are not yet announced.

A Leander city employee was shot at Benbrook Ranch Park and is recovering. Suspect Hannah Morgan-Barber was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

A new makeshift police substation in North Austin aims to increase law enforcement visibility and improve public safety in response to community concerns.

Austin Police Department's SWAT team successfully ended a standoff, taking a barricaded suspect into custody in Southeast Austin.

The Austin Police Department released footage of a suspect in a North Austin shooting that killed Joshua Kozak, urging public assistance and warning the suspect is dangerous.

Austin welcomes a weekend of retro concerts, outdoor movies, theater productions, a soccer match, and a local market, alongside a culinary series featuring up-and-coming chefs.