Tropical Low to Dampen Beach Plans, Bring Scattered Showers to Central Texas
The tropical low along the coast will bring heavy rainfall to that area, with lighter amounts expected in Austin and throughout Central Texas.
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Tropical system in Gulf could bring heavy rain to Texas coast
A stretch of the Gulf Coast from Florida to the central Texas coast could see heavy rain this weekend due to a tropical disturbance in the Gulf.
First heat-related death reported in Dallas County as Texas temperatures soar
According to a news release from Dallas County Health and Human Services, the man was in his 60s and had preexisting medical conditions.
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Texas, 9 Other States Amid Summer Surge
COVID-19 cases are growing in Texas as a summer surge sweeps across the U.S. A new variant includes "razor blade throat" and other symptoms.
Storm tracker: System could bring heavy rain in Gulf from Florida to Texas
The National Hurricane Center said July 25 a large stretch of the Gulf Coast could see heavy rainfall through Sunday morning.
Stroke study at University of Texas helps answer treatment questions
UT Dell Medical School study helps solve question of when to start blood thinners after a stroke in someone with AFib.
Man dies in e-scooter crash near UT campus amid Austin safety crackdown
A man was found dead near UT Austin after an early-morning electric scooter crash. The fatal incident comes as Austin tightens safety regulations on e-scooters.
Tropical Disturbance Nears Texas, Bringing Rain to Austin
A tropical low pressure system will approach Texas on Friday, likely producing pockets of heavy rainfall and some gusty winds across Central Texas.
Austin record store End of An Ear struck by car, forced to close Thursday
End of An Ear has temporarily closed for the day after a car struck the side of the building this morning, resulting in damage.
Attorneys seek stay of execution for Robert Roberson, citing new evidence
Robert Roberson's attorneys are asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to stay his Oct. 16 execution, citing new evidence and a reshaped court that could reconsider his shaken baby syndrome conviction.
Austin City Council Demands FAA Address Airport Staffing Shortages
The Austin City Council passed a resolution urging the FAA to address air traffic controller shortages and expand protected airspace at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, citing safety concerns.
Bastrop Approves Hunters Crossing PID Plan, Debates District's Future
The Bastrop City Council unanimously approved the Hunters Crossing public improvement district’s updated service plan, which outlines its planned activities and spending, while discussing potential dissolution due to disproportionate assessments and property restrictions.
East Austin's Santa Rita Courts, the oldest public housing project in US, to be redeveloped
Built in 1939, Santa Rita Courts is set to receive a long-awaited facelift after the city's Housing Authority secured federal funds Thursday.
Kerr County flood death reports mapped in new 911 call data
911 call logs offer a new look at how the catastrophic Independence Day flooding turned into the county’s deadliest disaster in years.
Tuna Salad Recall at Albertsons, Randalls Over Listeria Risk
Albertsons, Randalls and Tom Thumb locations across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas are recalling tuna salad products from Reser’s Fine Foods due to listeria risk.
Extreme heat wave threatens 200 million. Could tropical system in Gulf bring some relief?
As a weeks-long heat wave threatens more than 200 million in the U.S., a tropical system is brewing in the Gulf, possibly bringing relief.
Central Health Opens Respite Center to Aid Homeless Recovery
Central Health's new respite center provides space for people who are experiencing homelessness to heal and get better after a hospitalization or serious medical event.
Texas Teachers' Union Sues Over Paused Federal School Funds
Texas AFT, representing 66,000 school employees, joins a lawsuit over the paused release of $6 billion in federal education funds, citing risks to jobs and programs.
Which way is a ceiling fan supposed to turn in the summer? Keep your home cool in Texas
Believe it or not, the direction your ceiling fan spins makes a big difference. Here's which way it should go.
Californians Move to Austin, Texans Head to Major US Cities
A new U-Haul survey shows where new Austin residents are coming from, as well as where those leaving Austin and Texas are headed.