A shooting at Austin's Canyon Ridge Apartments resulted in one death and another injured, prompting a homicide investigation; a related incident also occurred at a nearby Whataburger. Authorities seek public assistance.

Round Rock, Texas, earns high rankings on Niche's lists, including being No. 17 for Best City to Raise a Family and No. 22 for Best Public Schools. The city also ranked highly for living standards and housing.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted Daniel Perry a full pardon for the 2020 murder of a BLM protester, after a recommendation from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Austin Community College is launching a free digital skills pilot program for military spouses. The program offers certificates in digital fluency and aims to enhance job readiness.

The Texas Senate Subcommittee discussed the impact of bans on DEI programs and the balance between free speech and antisemitism at colleges, with insights from ACLU representatives.

H-E-B Mueller in Austin is hosting a speed dating event, offering singles aged 30 to 45 a chance to find love amid groceries. The event has spurred online excitement.

Edgar Barahona was sentenced to 35 years for the 2022 shooting deaths of two men outside a North Austin bar, with evidence from his phone countering his self-defense claim.

Willie and Annie Nelson are releasing a cannabis-infused cookbook with recipes and stories, available November 12, along with Willie's new album on May 31.

The Texas Department of Transportation's Capital Express Central Project will lead to over 100 properties being demolished in Austin for I-35 expansion.

The Bullock Texas State History Museum offers free summer admission to military personnel and their families as part of the Blue Star Museums program.

Kyle Police are investigating a string of vehicle burglaries in the Post Oak subdivision and are seeking the community's help by submitting surveillance footage.

Austin fell to 11th largest US city, overtaken by Jacksonville's population growth, despite Austin's modest increase and Texas's overall surge in residents.

Recent rains in Central Texas slightly raised lake levels but not enough to overcome significant deficits in lakes like Travis and Buchanan, amid ongoing drought concerns and the impact on local businesses.