Firefighters extinguished two fires in vacant buildings in East Austin, with investigations on potential causes underway, amid concerns over similar past incidents.

Laura Ianello is named the new head coach for the University of Texas Women's Golf team, arriving from a successful coaching stint at the University of Arizona.

An impaired driver caused a fatal crash at St. David's Hospital, with autopsy revealing high alcohol and cannabis levels, sparking safety concerns and resulting in the installation of concrete barriers.

Justin Timberlake stopped his concert in Austin to help a fan in distress, resuming the performance after ensuring their safety. His "Forget Tomorrow 2024" tour is his first major outing since 2018.

Austin Clubhouse in Texas provides vital mental health support and vocational rehabilitation, helping individuals like Jonathan Denhart overcome bipolar and substance use disorders, despite the state's shortage of mental health professionals.

Texas Gov. Abbott criticizes President Biden's immigration executive order, calling it ineffective and a "smokescreen" that invites invasion and worsens border crisis.

Austin officials provide summer safety tips on hydration, heat illness, pet care, and drought measures, urging vigilance against heat and mosquito-borne diseases.

The Texas Attorney General has launched a data privacy initiative to enforce state and federal privacy laws against companies misusing personal information.

The forecast indicates hot and possibly stormy weather for Austin, with a high near 94°F and chances of isolated showers and severe storms later in the day.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton halted a policy change by the IRS that could have impacted state child support enforcement, maintaining services for Texas's program.

Texas AG Paxton appeals to the state Supreme Court against the State Bar's disciplinary actions, which he sees as politically motivated retaliation over his 2020 election lawsuit.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues the Biden administration's DOL, claiming its new overtime rule exceeds authority and revives an illegal Obama-era mandate.

Ascension's electronic health records are coming back online after a ransomware attack in May. Clinics in Florida, Alabama, and Austin are recovering, with efforts to restore full access still ongoing.