Officials in Travis County will perform prescribed burns at the East Service Center in east Austin to reduce wildfire risks, depending on weather conditions. These burns are part of a joint effort to improve fire lines and fuel breaks.

City Council has approved 13 proposed charter amendments for the November ballot, including changes that could protect council members from recalls and restructure citizen-led initiative timelines.

A drag boat driver died in an accident at the "Duel on the Brazos" event while racing at 200 mph when the boat flipped, ejecting the driver. Identity is withheld pending kin notification.

Austin secures a $47.9 million EPA grant to mitigate transportation-related environmental impact, aiming to improve transit services and infrastructure, and promote a shift in commuting behaviors.

Williamson County is planning a new trail connecting Leander and Round Rock, funded by voter-approved parks bonds. The 10-foot-wide trail will link neighborhoods, parks, and schools, with a focus on community engagement for the project's development.

A North Austin apartment complex fire resulted in critical injuries for a woman, who was sent to the hospital. Firefighters contained the blaze within 15 minutes; the fire's cause is under investigation.

IDEA Public Schools partners with iHeart Media to offer free meals and backpack giveaways to support families in need as the new school year approaches and the community recovers from Beryl.

Schools in Central Texas and the Stevens Point area announce their start dates for the 2024-25 academic year, ranging from early August to early September.

A crash on Bagdad Road in Cedar Park caused closures and delays, but the roadway reopened later with police managing the scene and traffic flow returning to normal.

Austin expects a week of rain with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures near 90 degrees. Localized flooding is possible, with the National Weather Service forecasting continued wet conditions.

A fire at Sterling Springs Apartments in South Austin was controlled with no injuries, but the cause remains under investigation. Traffic on West William Cannon Drive has reopened.

South Congress Avenue in Austin is grappling with growth, causing tension between tradition and modern developments as rents skyrocket and local businesses struggle or relocate.

A grandmother in Lockhart uses retirement funds to give out free backpacks to local students, marking the 4,000th backpack this year through her educational aid foundation.