A pedestrian was killed early morning on South Congress Avenue, Austin, leading to lane closures and a traffic halt caused by a CapMetro bus. Austin Police and EMS attended the scene; the person died despite CPR efforts.

A Travis County judge is deliberating the temporary suspension of Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson amid allegations of incompetence and disturbing behavior.

Delcy Martinez Ramos, 20, was reported missing in Cedar Park and later found safe. The police had sought public help due to her cognitive impairment. Details of her disappearance and recovery were not disclosed.

The Austin Police seek help to find Anne Ringold, a 70-year-old missing since June 24, last seen with her wheeled cart on Sandra Muraida Way. She's 4'11", with a torso scar, wearing a bucket hat and plaid shirt. Call 911 with info.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints three veterans to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, naming Michael Boyd as chair and including John McLean and Paul Norwood as members to guide the state's military strategy.

Kelli Speer, TxDOT Texarkana Maintenance Supervisor, honors her late mother and demonstrates her work dedication with a TxDOT logo tattoo, which she calls the "momma sleeve".

The Austin Police Department is investigating the city's 27th homicide after finding Alyssa Ann Rivera's body in an abandoned house.

Austin anticipates high temps near 100°F, with a heat advisory in effect. Warm nights will persist, while the city monitors potential tropical developments in the Atlantic. Residents are advised to stay informed and safe.

Governor Abbott announced that seven more Texas counties are now included in the Federal Disaster Count, allowing access to federal funds for recovery from severe weather.

A Lotto Texas ticket that won a $29 million jackpot was sold at the Salt Springs Xpress in Austin. The winner, yet to claim the prize, has the option of a $16.5 million lump sum.

Texas leads U.S. in job creation, adding 316,700 jobs from May 2023 to May 2024, with Governor Abbott highlighting the state's economic growth and business-friendly climate.

Evan LeRoy of LeRoy & Lewis, an innovative chef in Austin's barbecue scene, is releasing a cookbook, "New School Barbecue," in 2026, sharing his culinary techniques and recipes.

Studies suggest Texas's abortion law may be linked to a rise in infant mortality, with a 12.9% increase since its enactment, despite proponents defending the law's moral stance.