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Austin: A mechanic was fatally shot during a robbery attempt in southeast Austin, while a heat advisory remains in effect with temperatures reaching into the 90s. A Central Texas DACA recipient is struggling with legal uncertainty and job loss, and city projects like the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex face delays.

Austin: Authorities investigate the discovery of a man’s body in Lake Pflugerville amid growing concerns about water safety, while the city deals with ongoing drought conditions and a 50-inch water supply deficit. Officials also face delays in upgrading the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex and are pushing forward with a new $25 million boardwalk project on Lady Bird Lake.

Austin faces ongoing drought concerns with a 50-inch deficit despite recent rain and a 65% chance of rain today, while a man's body was found in Lake Pflugerville. Hays CISD moves forward with affordable housing plans, and Zilker Park struggles with erosion issues as pedestrian crash data shows no change in fatality rates.

Austin lawmakers are reviewing new findings from the Camp Mystic disaster, highlighting systemic failures in emergency preparedness and communication following the 2025 Independence Day floods. Austin police are investigating three unrelated homicides in southeast Austin while crews prepare for severe thunderstorms and a $25 million Lady Bird Lake boardwalk upgrade.

Austin: A homicide investigation is ongoing after a woman was found dead at a southeast Austin complex, and extreme heat warnings are in effect with heat indexes over 110°F. The crash that killed startup founder Joshua Baer in a Laredo plane crash has left his teen son unharmed, while city officials face delays on the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex and ongoing erosion issues in Zilker Park...

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 c...

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 ero...

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...

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.