UT Austin receives a $12 million NSF grant to develop AI-driven operating systems that will adapt to new hardware and applications, promising efficiency and future-proofing against evolving technologies.

Austin Police are searching for Jose Vega-Martinez for a series of burglaries along US Hwy 183. They seek public help, offering rewards for information leading to his arrest.

A 63-year-old inmate, Robert Munguia, died under mysterious circumstances at Travis County Jail. Efforts to revive him failed after being found unresponsive. An investigation is underway.

Melissa Fleming and Kristen Stevens were sworn into Round Rock City Council, with Fleming taking over Place 3 from Matt Baker and Stevens continuing in Place 5.

Drug overdoses remain the top cause of accidental death in Travis County, rising to 486 cases in 2023, with fentanyl implicated in over half. Despite a grim outlook, the rate of increase in fentanyl deaths has slowed for the first time in four years.

Austin residents discuss homelessness safety concerns, propose moving Sunrise Navigation Center. Sunrise director stresses the center's key role, while the city focuses on housing solutions and funding challenges for the homeless.

Texas AG Ken Paxton, with support from nearly 30 states and the DOJ, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live concert industry.

Rockdale, Texas, is seeing growth with planned residential and industrial developments, including the Cornerstone community with 670 homes, benefiting from nearby Samsung Electronics expansion.

The Wheatsville Food Co-op in Austin is set to close by December 2026 due to the city's light rail project, after operating since 1976, as it impacts supplier deliveries.

The Yellow Bike Project, a non-profit in Austin, was burglarized, leading to the loss of about 20 bicycles. The community responded with supportive donations and bike contributions.

A police shooting occurred in Southeast Austin when a suspect, attempting to ignite a Texaco station, was fatally shot after a standoff. The officer involved is on leave pending investigation.

A tornado caused considerable damage in Temple, Texas, prompting an emergency declaration and the opening of a temporary shelter at the Wilson Recreation Center. City facilities are closed and power outages affect thousands.

Stephen Mark Peterman was fatally shot by William Jewel Daniels while confronting a burglary attempt in Austin. Daniels was arrested after police matched a hand print and surveillance video.