The end of July marks the hottest July in Austin history - following the hottest June, and the hottest May - marking the first time that's happened three months in a row in our recorded history. This summer (which isn't over yet) now ranks 7th-ever in days over 100 degrees. A severe lack of rainfall has led to impending use restrictions in the Texas Hill Country.
Longtime and legendary KUT/KUTX radio host John Aielli has died at 76.
Amidst a contentious trial to determine damages that Alex Jones will be required to pay the families of Sandy Hook victims he's been found guilty of defaming, Jones has placed the company behind his Infowars network into bankruptcy.
A full third of Austin's currently-listed homes for sale have seen price reductions, indicating a cooling and stabilizing of the bonkers local real estate market. Meanwhile the Austin area is rated #1 in the country in demand for new apartment construction - and forced locations began Sunday for residents of the Congress Mobile Home and RV Park, which was sold late last year; the new owners want the old tenants out.
Texas achieved the nation's largest job gains in June, and statewide unemployment fell by a full percentage point between May and June, to 4.1%, which remains slightly higher than the national average.
As the new school year approaches, health experts are advising Texas colleges to prepare for the possibility of monkeypox outbreaks.
The Austin City Council has earmarked $350,000 for a continued, deeper research dive into the Austin Police Department's culture and practices.
A pilot who had taken off from Austin on a solo flight to El Paso lost his engine and was forced to land on Interstate 20 near Pecos last week.
Round Rock has been rated the 37th-richest city in America.
The Teens Who Care nonprofit, launched in 2020 by a pair of Westwood High students, has funded school supplies for over 11,000 lower-income Austin area students.
Amidst recent sudden closures, Eater.com has published a new list and map of 22 Essential Craft Breweries in Austin.
Austin FC continues a stellar sophomore season with a shutout win over Sporting KC, and striker Sebastian Driussi is in the MLS MVP conversation.
