Upper 90s and gusty southerly winds today in Austin; heat index near 101°F. City cooling centers are available during normal hours.

An Austin teen accused in the 2025 Lit Lounge shooting now faces two felony counts tied to an alleged June 15 robbery, court papers and police records show.

Heavy spring rains have pushed Medina and Canyon lakes up from record lows, but federal forecasters say a strengthening El Niño could still presage years of drought. Experts warn that brief floods don’t erase long groundwater deficits and that a strong El Niño can be followed by multi‑year dryness.

A two‑day undercover operation in Williamson County led to eight arrests on online solicitation charges; authorities say the multi‑agency probe is ongoing.

The family of a 16‑year‑old shot in October 2025 has sued former APD officer James McKinney and the City of Austin, alleging unconstitutional use of force and seeking over $1 million. The suit says the teen will need ongoing medical care.

Austin police say they're investigating a homicide on the 2500 block of South Lamar Boulevard. A media briefing is pending.

A housing economist and Mayor Kirk Watson highlighted an index reading that says Austin is the only major U.S. metro now “fairly priced,” a rare signal after years of boom.

A 2021 podcast clip where James Talarico said he's 'a Christian who hates Christianity' resurfaced and is fueling GOP attacks as the Texas Senate race tightens.

Lawmakers and advocates clashed at the Texas Capitol as a Senate hearing reviewed HB 7, the law limiting access to medication abortion and authorizing private suits. Testimony highlighted deep partisan splits and ongoing legal battles.

A Saharan dust plume will sweep the Texas Gulf Coast this week, bringing hazy skies and a temporary rise in particulate pollution. Sensitive groups should check local AQI.

Axiom Space has moved its legal headquarters to Texas as it accelerates work on Axiom Station and expands its Houston footprint.

ATTOM’s Q1 2026 data shows national flipping returns rose to 25.4%, but San Antonio’s typical flips returned roughly 5.1%, keeping local profits thin. Local costs and all‑cash competition are squeezing spreads.

Williamson County will open a new $90M, 120,000‑sq‑ft administration building in Georgetown on July 14, consolidating dozens of county offices into a single campus.