Austin faces extreme heat with a high of 102 degrees and a heat index up to 109. Calm winds provide little relief. There's a slight chance of night showers and storms.

Elon Musk appeared in court for a custody dispute with Grimes, quickly closed to the public, highlighting his significant Texas presence and the private nature of the case.

Mariah Carey's Christmas concert series is coming to Austin in November, featuring her renowned holiday repertoire and marking the 30th anniversary of her "Merry Christmas" album.

Cenote, a popular East Austin cafe, is set to close and relocate due to the sale of its building, with the owner fundraising for the move and ensuring the future of an onsite Narcan vending machine.

Former detective Tara Schafer was arrested for tampering with government records by deleting files related to her husband, a fired Pflugerville officer.

Lisa Davis has been named Austin's new police chief, awaiting City Council approval. She brings 30 years of law enforcement experience, most recently from Cincinnati.

Parmer Lane, a key route in Texas facing traffic issues, may see improvements with TxDOT and CAMPO studying the corridor, considering changes like lane additions and bike lane expansions.

An Austin man received a 40-year prison sentence for drug trafficking after police found fentanyl in his car and additional drugs and firearms at his home. He also pled guilty to the crime.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with CenterPoint Energy executives to discuss enhancing the state's severe weather response and expedite infrastructure improvements.

U.S. Marshals arrested Fabian Jaramillo Toribio-Martinez, a wanted criminal, in Round Rock, for charges including sexual assault of a child and drug possession.

Hutto prepares for FY2025 budget talks with numerous meetings to discuss financial strategies and community input, starting from the City Council meeting on August 1.

A Texas man pleaded guilty to illegally importing 165 endangered Australian reptiles by providing false documents to authorities about a nonexistent zoo.

TxDOT is allocating $156 million for public transit upgrades, with new facilities, over 150 buses, and expanded routes across Texas, enhancing connectivity and mobility for residents.