Following the lead of cities including Austin and Denton, officials in San Antonio and Dallas are considering local ordinances that would decriminalize abortion. A similar measure in El Paso recently failed on the tie-breaking vote of its mayor.
As drought persists, levels in Lake Travis have dropped near 50%, leading to concerns about boating safety. Meanwhile, swimming has been declared off-limits at Wimberley's Blue Hole due to high bacteria levels and low visibility.
Jurors in the Alex Jones defamation trial have been told that members of the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims are suffering from PTSD, and have been placed under secure isolation after "encounters" with presumed Jones supporters in Austin.
Austin ISD police Lt. Wayne Sneed has been selected as the district's first Black chief of police.
A rash of burglaries has struck a series of pet grooming salons in Austin.
H-E-B has issued a recall for half-gallons of its Creamy Creations light mint chocolate chip ice cream, as it contains wheat, but does not bear an allergy label.
Austin ranks #4 on a new list of the most insect-infested U.S. cities.
The Mohawk live music venue and Breakaway Records are collaborating on a new high-fidelity vinyl bar on Austin's Music Lane in SoCo.
Westlake Chaparral and new Clemson Tiger QB Cade Klubnik has won his second Offensive Football Player of the Year award in this year's USA Today High School Sports Awards Show.
