Saharan dust brings hazy, hot conditions to Austin, with temperatures around 98°F and a heat index up to 104°F. Air quality is affected, posing risks to sensitive groups. The haze is expected to thin in the coming days.

A man was arrested for an alleged robbery at a San Marcos gas station and also faces an assault charge. Jonathan Ledesma is detained with a total bond of $50,000 for both charges.

A fight at a Kingsland lake house party led to the death of David Justus. Three individuals are facing manslaughter charges. The Llano County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

The Round Rock Police Department is offering a 12-week Citizens Police Academy program to educate residents on police operations, featuring interactive sessions and demonstrations.

TreeFolks, a Central Texas nonprofit, incurs nearly $100,000 in losses from theft and vandalism, prompting enhanced security measures and a call for community support.

A man was arrested in Austin for setting an apartment fire, with evidence found inside a wall. The suspect faces a felony arson charge and a $15,000 bond. No injuries were reported.

Raymond Marr, a 75-year-old with cognitive impairment reported missing in New Braunfels, has been found safe. The community and law enforcement efforts in response to the Silver Alert were instrumental in locating him.

Austin Pets Alive! seeks $24,000 for medical care for animals, highlighting the case of Tanglewood, a cat who suffered seizures leading to a broken jaw and leg injury.

Meta agrees to pay Texas $1.4 billion over claims of improper biometric data collection without consent. This marks a significant legal settlement emphasizing digital privacy.

H-E-B is trialing tap-to-pay technology including Apple Pay and Google Pay at a Dallas store, planning to enhance the payment experience across its stores.

Austin schools are implementing restrictive phone policies, with a full ban at Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and a tiered ban in Austin Public Schools to improve student well-being.

President Joe Biden called the U.S. Supreme Court "extreme" and pushed for reforms, including 18-year term limits for justices and an enforceable ethics code.

Alex Trevino Garcia faces a first-degree murder charge after a fatal altercation in southeast Austin, where he allegedly stabbed 23-year-old Javier Antonio Navarro Quesada over a suspected stolen car.