Kyle, Texas, unsuccessfully attempted to break the world record for largest same-name gathering, drawing 706 people named Kyle, falling short of last year's 1,490 attendees.

Austin City Council approved reducing minimum lot sizes for single-family homes and allowing apartment construction near these homes to tackle the housing affordability crisis.

President Biden sanctioned a Major Disaster Declaration for parts of Texas, enabling some counties to access FEMA funds and SBA loans for recovery from floods, as announced by Governor Abbott.

Austin Energy lineworkers head to Houston to assist with power restoration after severe storms left many without electricity, with the effort expected to offer training opportunities and reflect mutual aid traditions.

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in north Austin after a man was fatally shot late Friday night in the 9800 block of Copper Creek.

Dennis Weiner resigned as Round Rock ISD Police Chief, citing delayed responses to criminal investigations, including a sexual assault on a school bus.

Austin is facing a heatwave with temperatures expected to hit the low to mid 90s, while humidity increases heat index values. Temporary relief may come with overnight lows in the 70s and a slight chance of rain later in the week.

Texas experienced significant job growth in April, tripling the U.S. rate and setting new employment records, according to the Texas Workforce Commission and U.S. BLS.

The TCEQ announced an Ozone Action Day for the Austin area, advising residents to reduce driving and take other measures to improve air quality for sensitive groups.

Two people died in a car accident on SH 71 in Burnet County, leading to a road closure and an ongoing investigation by DPS troopers. Traffic resumed after over two hours.

An Austin man was arrested for alleged car arson in a Lakeway CVS parking lot, with an investigation involving several agencies leading to the arrest.

A man incurred life-threatening injuries after a shooting at the Alta Blue Goose apartments in northeast Austin; APD is investigating, no suspects yet.

Eviction filings in Travis County may reach a record high in 2024, as per BASTA Austin, with over 10,500 evictions seen in 2023. The tenant rights group is advocating for solutions like rental assistance and tenant counsel.