Huston‑Tillotson says education degrees remain valid after state regulators moved to revoke its educator‑prep accreditation, leaving a small group of students seeking new certification routes.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Austin today with heat indices topping 110°F. Cooling centers are available; avoid outdoor exertion during peak hours.

APD recognized two officers for teamwork in a child‑abuse investigation that led to an arrest. The department praised their compassionate approach.

T.J. Maxx will take a 25,304-square-foot junior-anchor at Liberty Hill Crossing with construction slated to finish Aug. 15, 2026, per state permit filings.

Edd Hargett, Texas A&M's 1960s quarterback, was selected for the 2026 Southwest Conference Hall of Fame; induction is set for Aug. 4 in Waco.

Austin police are investigating a homicide Tuesday night in the 4700 block of East Oltorf Street. Authorities say details about the victim and motive are limited.

A privately funded downtown day hub reopened June 15 to offer showers, meals and case management for people experiencing homelessness.

Texas Materials plans to expand its Cedar Park headquarters and roughly double local staff, taking on more office space and adding about 80 jobs by 2028.

May's report shows more Bastrop‑Cedar Creek homes sold, but median prices dipped and days on market climbed. The middle market accounted for most closings.

FPC filed an opening brief June 15 in the Fifth Circuit asking judges to overturn Texas laws that bar carrying firearms at 51% alcohol businesses, racetracks and sporting events.

Austin police arrested 25‑year‑old Ladarrius Byrd on Monday on outstanding warrants that include a robbery‑by‑assault case, the department posted.

Lakeway's City Council approved a formal incentive policy to recruit sales‑tax generating businesses with minimum thresholds and performance safeguards. The move aims to help the city compete for scarce commercial tenants.

Austin police released images of a gray Hyundai Sonata after a hit-and-run on the 600 block of North IH-35 left an unidentified man dead. Detectives are asking for tips.