Austin is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures around 102 degrees and a 106 heat index. A Heat Advisory and Ozone Action Day are in effect. Some relief may come with slight rain chances over the weekend.

A man was injured in a shooting involving a Cameron police officer in Milam County, leading to an investigation by the Texas Rangers. The incident prompted a brief lockdown at a nearby high school.

Austin Police seek public aid in identifying a female suspect in a mail theft incident at Villas on Guadalupe on July 17, 2024. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Crux Climbing Center is expanding to Pflugerville with Spicy Boys Fried Chicken and Spokesman Coffee, creating a new venue that merges climbing with dining options.

Three Austin men were arrested after a police chase in Kyle ended with their vehicle crashing into a light pole. Stolen handguns and narcotics were found in the car.

Dell Technologies confirmed layoffs as part of a strategic shift towards artificial intelligence and management streamlining, with the number of affected jobs not specified.

The Lost Well, a beloved metal and punk bar in East Austin, faces closure due to property sale, with supporters raising funds to help. Contrastingly, Ego's Bar overcomes a threat of closure for now.

17-year-old Sienna Contreras died from a fentanyl overdose in Austin, and Xavier Buentello was charged with first-degree murder under a new Texas law.

Lockhart voters will decide in November on joining the Austin Community College District, potentially gaining educational benefits and facing new property taxes.

The TxDOT has completed Highway 71 main lanes to aid DVISD students' return to school, while Del Valle celebrated its new school building's ribbon-cutting.

Austin City Council unanimously confirms Lisa Davis as the new APD Chief, succeeding Interim Chief Henderson, highlighting her commitments to effectiveness, equity, and ethics.

Austin Police are investigating a death after a body was found in Lake Austin, with emergency services responding to the scene. The public is not considered at risk.

A body was found in East Austin and the Austin Police Department is investigating the death after responding to a welfare check near East 12th Street and New York Drive.