The latest Biden-Trump debate in Atlanta had no audience and featured clashes on policy and personal issues, with both candidates defending against charges.

Texas wins its 11th Gold Shovel Award, recognizing its success in drawing investments that create jobs, with major projects from ZT Systems, Toppan Photomasks, Google, Tesla, and Graphic Packaging highlighted.

Fanwort overgrowth in Austin's Lady Bird Lake impedes recreational activities, and while indicative of ecological health, it also poses entanglement risks and shelters harmful algae.

Lakeway Drive is reopening on July 2 after a culvert replacement project, while the next project will begin on Top O The Lake Drive, lasting approximately three months with maintained local access.

The 47th Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th concert and fireworks celebration, free to the public, will feature local musicians, safety measures, and traffic advice.

Austin hit its first 100° day of the year, marking an early start to intense heat. A dust plume and heat advisory raise health concerns, while a high-pressure system suggests sustained hot weather. Tropical activity is also brewing in the Atlantic.

A 52-year-old man was arrested in Wimberley after a SWAT operation for multiple charges, including assault and terroristic threats. The Hays County Sheriff's Office is seeking more information from the public.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld Governor Abbott's pardon for Daniel Perry, a man convicted of killing a protester, after DA Garza's attempt to reverse the pardon was denied.

AT&T and T-Mobile customers faced service disruptions at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with a potential link to a fiber cut. The issue extended beyond the airport, affecting services globally.

The Supreme Court is reviewing a Texas law restricting social media companies' content moderation practices, initiating debate on free speech versus platform regulation.

Texas confirms a second case of Chronic Waning Disease (CWD) in a Sutton County deer breeding facility, detected in a two-year-old female white-tailed deer.

Austin begins construction of a 'wishbone' pedestrian bridge on Lady Bird Lake on July 1, aiming to improve connectivity for walkers and cyclists. The project will cause traffic changes and trail detours.

The LCRA has awarded over $1 million in grants for 44 Texas community projects, including equipment for volunteer fire departments and library improvements.