Austin ISD's CFO, Eduardo Ramos, was arrested on charges of insurance fraud and has been placed on administrative leave. The charges are not related to his school district role.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has acquired a new Airbus H125 helicopter to improve response capabilities for law enforcement tasks such as disaster aid and search and rescue missions.

OSHA is investigating a worker's death at Tesla's Texas Gigafactory. Few details are available; the cause of death has not been disclosed. This adds to previous safety concerns at Tesla facilities.

The Austin Firefighters Association is advocating for more cadets and a shorter workweek to combat job-related stress and mental health issues among firefighters.

An Austin resident won a $29 million Lotto Texas jackpot with numbers 11-21-25-30-32-50; the ticket was sold at Salt Springs Xpress and the winner chose to remain anonymous.

Two Austin organizations, HC4A and Shalom Austin, packed school supplies for underserved students in their 12th annual event, supported by Austin's "We All Belong" initiative.

Kamala Harris sets out on a five-day campaign across battleground states, poised to reveal her vice presidential pick in Philadelphia, amidst various opinions on her candidacy and strategic efforts to connect with key demographics.

Barton Springs Pool in Austin is closed temporarily due to poor visibility from storm-induced erosion, impacting lifeguards' surveillance capabilities.

A court hearing is scheduled for the driver in the deadly Hays CISD bus crash. The driver admitted to drug use prior to the incident, which killed two people.

Austin's 9-1-1 system faced disruptions but is improving, with calls sometimes facing poor audio or being rerouted. While not fully resolved, emergency calls are still processed. Residents should use 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 if needed.

Austin faces severe heat with daily temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees, light winds, and minimal chances of rain. Heat advisories are in place.

A Northwest Austin house fire on Chateau Hill Drive was promptly tackled by firefighters, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

The federal Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl in Texas is expanded to include five more counties for FEMA assistance, aiding in recovery efforts.