East Austin community groups urge City Council to create affordable housing mandates to combat gentrification and displacement caused by rising costs and development.

Texas voters participate in critical runoff elections that may impact the state's educational policy and signal an ideological shift, with key races including the Texas House Speaker and school voucher advocacy.

The Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center is calling for locals with tattoos to contribute their stories for the "Stories Inked in Skin" exhibit, running from July 6 to October 26.

The new "can ban" in San Marcos, Texas, faces challenges as locals flout the rule, aimed at reducing litter in the river, during Memorial Day weekend.

Austin Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a Cricket Wireless store at gunpoint, described as a thin Black male, 17-25 years old, wearing black Nike apparel and sneakers.

Firefighters in Travis County, TX, are working to contain a 20-acre fire in Southeast Austin, which is reportedly generally contained with no current threat to homes.

Lake Travis businesses experienced a boom in activity over Memorial Day weekend, despite low water levels. Local establishments saw an increase in customers, with some businesses like Austin's Boat Tours nearly fully booked.

A new RV resort, Camp Landa, has opened in New Braunfels, Texas, offering a mix of 60s nostalgia and modern amenities, targeting both vintage fans and luxury seekers.

Dainty Dillo in East Austin is hosting a dog party and adoption event in line with National Pet Month, featuring local beers, wines, and a food menu, along with pet products from local vendors.

One woman died and four others, including three children, were injured in a late-night crash in northwest Austin on Memorial Day when a vehicle drove into oncoming traffic.

The nearly finished Rainey Street Trailhead project in Austin will offer a two-acre park with native plants and a nature play area, focusing on safety with lighting and pedestrian improvements.

The article details the nationwide participation in the Murph Challenge on Memorial Day, focusing on the community spirit and remembrance of fallen soldiers, especially Navy Seal Lt. Michael Murphy.

Austin is set for a stormy week, with potential for damaging winds, hail, and localized flooding as per KXAN's severe weather alert. The National Weather Service forecasts a 30-40% chance of storms, with a slight cool down post-storm.