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Austin: A husband and wife were found dead in the 4700 block of Oltorf St., prompting a homicide investigation, while a man was killed in a violent attack in southeast Austin. Heat alerts are in effect for Thursday as temperatures rise into the mid-80s, and the state’s App Store Accountability Act faces a Supreme Court challenge.

Austin police are seeking public help to identify a victim killed in southeast Austin on June 15, 2026, while a Liberty Hill man received a 40-year sentence for a 2024 fentanyl overdose death. A severe storm also trapped Justin Louviere on I-35 in Waco, highlighting flood risks, and Zilker Park faces ongoing erosion and pedestrian safety concerns.

Austin: Heavy rain caused flash flooding in Central Texas with flash flood warnings, while emergency crews rescued a stranded driver on Old San Antonio Road and responded to a fatal crash on Bastrop Highway Service Road. The University of Texas Longhorns face a crucial elimination game at the Men’s College World Series, and city officials address ongoing Zilker Park erosion and rising pedestrian crash deaths.

Austin: Severe storms and flash flood warnings are expected Sunday and Monday, with a level 2 alert from the National Weather Service, while a motorcyclist is critically injured in a Spicewood Springs Road crash. The city also mourns the death of a Round Rock K-9 officer and highlights STAAR test improvements in education.

Austin authorities are investigating a suspect with a history of sexual offenses linked to three break-ins at West Campus apartments near the University of Texas, while Austin Public Health outlines a new Community Violence Intervention Strategy. Travis County is preparing for a potential screwworm threat and Austin introduces an AI use policy with human oversight, as Zilker Park faces ongoing erosion challenges.

Austin's public schools face severe budget cuts as Austin ISD reserves hit 10%, while the family of Akshay Gupta, killed in a 2025 bus attack, remains in a "very bad state." Housing market fluctuations and delays at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex add to the city's ongoing challenges.

Austin police released video of an in-custody death from June 6 during a press conference, while landowners protested a major transmission line project in Austin. STAAR test results show progress in key subjects, and city officials face challenges with erosion at Zilker Park and delays on the Millennium Youth Complex.

Austin: A Texas teen sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing a rival high school track athlete during a meet, and a pivotal hearing on Camp Mystic's wrongful death lawsuits could shift legal dispute resolution. The city also grapples with a former police commander's bond approval and ongoing challenges to upgrade Zilker Park amid erosion concerns.

Austin police investigate in-custody death and review shootings in Manor as part of ongoing public safety concerns. Cattle farmers warn of screwworm outbreaks and state officials urge caution with unregulated summer childcare amid extreme heat.

Austin's episode highlights the Texas Longhorns' historic sweep over Oregon in the Austin Super Regional, Calah Cares' CPR initiative led by local teen Calah, and ongoing erosion efforts at Zilker Park. It also covers the $25 million Lady Bird Lake boardwalk upgrade project.

Austin: A house explosion in Gillespie County killed two individuals injured weeks earlier, while flood damage hit Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch, prompting community cleanup efforts. The Waterloo Greenway’s The Confluence opened Saturday, offering new recreational space, and a Kyle woman faces a 20-year sentence for intoxication manslaughter linked to a 2024 fatal crash.

Austin police are investigating a high-speed chase along Highway 290 linked to a recent shooting spree and a body found in a burning home in Burnet County. A second New World Screwworm case has been confirmed in South Texas, prompting containment efforts and warnings for farmers.

Austin's University of Texas removed its Cesar Chavez statue amid allegations of sexual abuse, sparking debate over his legacy and accountability. The city also warns of flood risks from incoming storms and addresses rising pedestrian crash deaths, while a luxury watch theft at Circuit of the Americas highlights security concerns.

Austin police update on the 2022 Barton Springs Pool shooting, a fired officer's lawsuit against the police chief, and the first case of New World screwworm in south Texas. Austin ISD faces an $181 million budget shortfall, while Zilker Park deals with ongoing erosion issues and delayed infrastructure plans.

Austin's grand jury indicted Jaheim Neal on manslaughter and intoxication manslaughter charges following a November 2025 crash that killed Larissa Herold, raising concerns about road safety and alcohol-related incidents. A train derailment in downtown Austin also led to increased emergency preparedness efforts, while a new report shows pedestrian crash deaths in Austin remain unchanged compared to other Texas cities.

Austin police identify 56-year-old Duc Vo as the victim of the city's 26th homicide of 2026, found dead in a downtown trash can. Meanwhile, repeat offender faces burglary charges after stealing from Royal Blue Grocery and Texas lawmakers debate an $8 billion school funding bill.

Austin's episode covers Georgetown's water supply expansion using the Carrizo-Wilcox aquifer, a Silver Alert for a missing man in Lockhart, and pedestrian safety concerns with rising fatality rates. It also highlights the start of a $25 million Lady Bird Lake boardwalk upgrade.

Austin police are investigating a possible foul play after a person was found dead in the 4400 block of Pack Saddle Pass. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the NBA Finals with a Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Victor Wembanyama, while tensions rose at the Texas Capitol over Senate Bill 4 and immigration policies.

Austin's latest Local Wire episode covers the release of 911 audio from the 2025 flash floods, ongoing pedestrian safety concerns with crash death rates at 27.9 percent, and new e-bike regulations set to take effect. The episode also highlights delays for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex and the $25 million Lady Bird Lake boardwalk upgrade.

Austin: The Texas Education Agency denied Austin ISD's request for funding and accountability pause for three struggling middle schools, while a gravel spill on State Highway 71 was cleared. A new Texas law now requires self-driving car companies to get authorization from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Austin officials are investigating a DPS trooper’s use of encrypted messaging during a traffic stop that led to the detention of an AISD student, raising concerns about law enforcement transparency. Meanwhile, Jacob’s Well in Hays County remains critically low due to drought and overuse, prompting warnings about the site’s future as a key recreational spot.

Austin residents should stay alert as severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and large hail are expected Tuesday night, posing a flooding risk. Election Day primary runoffs are underway in Texas, with key races still unresolved and the KXAN Voter Guide offering essential insights.

Austin residents are urged to prepare for severe thunderstorms and a flood watch as storm systems bring heavy rain and gusty winds. Election Day continues in Texas with primary runoffs for attorney general, while city officials address pedestrian safety and ongoing erosion issues in Zilker Park.

Austin police continue searching for a suspect after a high-risk SWAT response in south Austin, while pedestrian crash data shows no decline in fatalities despite city safety efforts. The Buenas Lotería Club is raising funds for DACA recipients through cultural game nights, and voters turned out in record numbers for the Paxton vs. Cornyn Senate race.

Austin's Williamson County finalized updated floodplain maps after decades of delays, addressing flood risks from recent storms and the Atlas 14 study. Austin police also responded to a high-risk robbery in north Austin, while a shooting near the White House raised questions about security near federal landmarks.

Austin's latest news includes a deadly shooting outside the White House, updated floodplain maps in Williamson County from the Atlas 14 study, and a serious crash on US Highway 183 near Riverside Drive. The city also announces a $25 million Lady Bird Lake boardwalk upgrade and highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian crash fatalities in Austin.

Austin's episode covers severe storm threats during the holiday weekend, a teen e-moto incident on 360 and Westlake Drive, and a deadly pedestrian crash trend. It also highlights the closure of Austin's only women’s sports bar and the $25 million Lady Bird Lake boardwalk project.

Austin: Severe thunderstorms and flooding hit Central Texas, causing power outages and downed trees, while the Pease Park troll was destroyed in a fire sparking debates on public art safety. Austin ISD senior Luis Fernando Cabrera reunited with his family after ICE custody, and Texas AG Ken Paxton sued a San Antonio solar company over deceptive practices.

Austin: A judge ordered the release of detained Austin ISD senior Luis Fernando Cabrera after an ICE traffic stop, while Lehman High School replaces its baseball coach amid bullying claims. A shooting victim's sibling speaks out as three teens face charges, and a storm injured a patron at Green Mesquite BBQ in south Austin.

Austin: Severe thunderstorms and flooding are expected tonight, with potential for over an inch of rain per hour, while a 16-year-old was shot at his Del Valle apartment complex amid a surge in shootings. The city also faces challenges with pedestrian crash deaths and delays in key infrastructure projects like the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex.

Austin police released a detailed timeline of weekend shootings leaving four injured, including a life-threatening case, with three teens arrested, including Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, sparking a lockdown in south Austin. A high school senior from AISD is taking final exams from a detention center at Karnes County Immigration Processing Center after being arrested weeks before graduation, highlighting immigration system challenges.

Austin authorities are investigating multiple shootings in South Austin, including a shelter-in-place alert that left four injured and three suspects arrested, while officials warn a second suspect may still be at large. City leaders are pushing for expanded license plate reader use, and severe thunderstorms are expected later this week with potential flooding and travel impacts.

Austin police made three arrests at The Domain’s Swatch store after a crowd gathered, raising concerns about public space management. City leaders are also weighing cuts to the I-35 Cap and Stitch projects, while pedestrian safety remains a critical issue with rising crash deaths.

Austin leaders debate cutting I-35 Cap and Stitch project funding as fiscal concerns rise, while the NTSB releases details on the Wimberley plane crash that killed five. Pflugerville ISD plans to close four elementary schools due to budget cuts, and state lawmakers oppose a $40 billion transmission line plan.

Austin: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticizes Travis County and Austin’s public safety approach, calling for impeaching rogue district attorneys, while the city celebrates surpassing 1 million residents. Hutto faces conflict over taking over fire services, and Austin struggles with rising pedestrian crash deaths despite lower overall crash rates.

Austin's latest Local Wire update covers a fatal two-vehicle crash on FM 1431, the lifting of a shelter-in-place order in Willow Springs, and ongoing debates over Ten Commandments posters in Lake Travis ISD. The episode also addresses erosion concerns in Zilker Park and stagnant pedestrian fatality rates in Austin.

Austin's episode covers the exoneration of four men in the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders with a $35 million settlement, a pedestrian crash fatality rate remaining at 27.9 percent, and a $1 million lawsuit over a COTALAND roller coaster incident. The segment also touches on delays for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex and ongoing erosion issues in Zilker Park.

Austin — A fatal crash on FM 973 near Burleson Road killed one person, while severe storms are forecast for Central Texas Sunday. The Texas softball team earns a No. 2 seed for the NCAA tournament, and pedestrian safety concerns rise as crash deaths remain steady in Austin.

Austin: Austin police resolved a barricaded subject incident on Kay Street and Hays County warns of flood season preparations. The city also faces ongoing pedestrian safety concerns with a steady rate of fatal crashes since 2021.

Austin police are investigating a homicide in northwest Austin following a fatal shooting Friday night and are re-examining two unsolved 2025 shootings linked to a man charged with murder. A suspect also caused damage and road closures by throwing debris from an overpass, while officials address pedestrian crash fatalities and incoming severe thunderstorms.