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.

Richard "Kinky" Friedman, a multifaceted Texan figure known for his satire, music, and political participation, has died at 79 after battling Parkinson's disease.

The Texas Attorney General's appeal has paused a trial set to review Project Connect's funding legality, while local leaders still advocate for the project's benefits for Austin.

A shooting in Southeast Austin has resulted in two deaths and one non-life-threatening injury. The incident near Trio Apartments is under investigation, with no suspects in custody yet.

Round Rock's ride-sharing service, Round Rock Rides, will expand city-wide on July 1, after a successful pilot, offering an alternative to traditional public transit.