Texas AG Paxton requests voter registration data from the Secretary of State to investigate potential noncitizen voting and strengthen election integrity ahead of polls.

A three-vehicle crash in Austin claimed the life of a motorcyclist, Brayan Cuellar. The incident involved an SUV, motorcycle, and a pickup, whose driver, Andrew Lycan, was arrested for DWI. It marks the 68th fatal crash in Austin in 2024.

Austin experiences unusually warm weather with sunny skies and highs in the 90s, nights around 70 degrees, and a slight chance of weekend showers. A gradual cooldown is expected soon.

Austin's weather forecast predicts persistent mid-90s temperatures, clear skies, and calm winds, with cooler nights around 69. A minor cool front may lower humidity and nighttime temperatures early next week.

An explosion at Delta Centrifugal in Temple caused severe burns to five workers; firefighters responded to the incident involving an induction furnace. The cause is under investigation.

A Bee Cave Middle School student was arrested for making a shooting threat on Snapchat during a pep rally, which was assessed and deemed not credible.

A security guard at an Austin H-E-B fatally shot a man, identified as Michael Rosario Jr., during a suspected shoplifting incident, leading to scrutiny over the rights of private security.

Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will rally in Texas at UT Austin to encourage young voter registration before the October 7 deadline.

The Pflugerville Police Department is seeking public assistance to find Gissel Cabrera-Martinez, a missing 16-year-old girl last seen over a week ago.

Raul Meza Jr. pleaded guilty to murder and will serve two life sentences without parole, ending a history of violence including a child's 1982 murder. Families seek justice but question the system's efficacy.

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a crash on West Goforth in Buda, leading to a temporary road closure for investigation. Traffic was affected until the road reopened later that morning.

Firefighters extinguished a fierce blaze at South Village Apartments in South Austin, safely evacuating residents with no injuries reported, while the cause remains under investigation.

Jury to deliberate Austin police officer Christopher Taylor's fate for deadly conduct in 2019 shooting of Mauris DeSilva, a mentally distressed individual. Prosecution and defense present differing views on the necessity of Taylor's actions.