UNDERWALKER
Where public signals converge
Former Austin ISD teacher Carl David Innmon was sentenced to 16 years for possessing over 365,000 child sexual abuse material files.
A 56-year-old Leander man was sentenced to 100 years in prison for child sex abuse in cases involving two children.
Two overnight shootings in Austin killed three people—one outside Michelobos Sports Bar and another at Bare Cabaret—and authorities continue investigating.
Austin’s proposed $6.6 billion budget would cut some social service, parks, and public health funding while raising property taxes, pending City Council debate.
Austin-Travis County EMS warned of heat dangers as it responded to 52 heat-related illness calls since the month began.
San Antonio’s forecast calls for a slight chance of stray showers or thunderstorms with highs near 95 and warm pool weather hours.
Central Texans face another hot, humid Sunday before a weak boundary brings late-night storms and scattered Monday showers.
Guadalupe County alleges three detention officers sexually assaulted a person in custody at the Adult Detention Facility, with Texas Rangers leading the investigation.
Travis County Sheriff’s Office issued warrants for two suspects in a double homicide outside Bare Cabaret in northeast Austin.
Sherman police are investigating a homicide near US-75 and Taylor Street with temporary road closures and police presence expected.
Austin Police seek tips on a suspect linked to thefts of cell phones from downtown bar patrons between midnight and 2:30 a.m.
Comal County residents are directed to official sources for recent arrest reports and public records through the sheriff, clerk, and Texas Public Information Act.
A Taylor County man was indicted on intoxication manslaughter for an April crash that killed a driver after allegedly failing to yield.
A Houston-area man’s family disputed an ICE shooting account as an Austin rally called for a transparent investigation.
Nicholas Almgren, 36, was arrested in Pflugerville after police said he assaulted his girlfriend, threatened to kill her, and damaged her car.
Prosecutors say an arranged marriage turned to murder after an Amazon software engineer and his wife moved to Washington.
Austin Police are investigating a death at Bolm District Park in East Austin that was first reported as a welfare check.
Cedar Park police investigated a Williamson County narcotics case after a tip led to arrests and seizures of drugs, guns, and $44,522.
Austin Police arrested Omar Martinez in North Austin after executing warrants tied to 10 outstanding charges and multiple weapons found at an apartment.
New Braunfels police said damage to the Comal County Democratic Party office resulted from a juvenile crash, not politics.
Austin police responded to a fatal shooting in a Northeast Austin sports bar parking lot and cite ongoing violence at the nearby hotspot.
A motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash at Schertz Parkway and Wiederstein Road early Saturday, according to Schertz police.
Police arrested Sierra Rodriguez and charged her with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michael Shelton in southeast Austin.
New Braunfels police are investigating alleged vehicle-driven vandalism at the Comal County Democratic Party headquarters with window damage.
Taylor residents pressed city leaders after council determined it could not adopt a voter-submitted temporary data center ban ordinance.
Taylor City Council will publicly discuss a citizen-led ordinance proposal to ban or tightly regulate a planned $1 billion data center.
Austin opened applications for $23 million in hotel-occupancy-tax-funded arts and music grants with a deadline of Aug. 18.
Seguin will close its utility billing office and municipal court briefly this week and take the online payment portal offline for upgrades.
A Travis County court orders Global Fiberglass Solutions to stop accepting wind turbine blades and begin cleanup at Sweetwater facilities.
Travis County prosecutors are considering reducing a capital murder charge in the case of a man accused of killing a deputy constable.
The Boring Company and Dubai’s RTA begin production of precast tunnel segments for the first 6.4 km phase of the Dubai Loop underground transport line.
Seguin leaders announced a new KTH Texas manufacturing plant expected to create about 173 high-skilled jobs starting operations in April 2028.
A $20 million Supreme Texas Lottery scratch-off top prize was claimed at an H-E-B Plus in New Braunfels.
A Powerball ticket sold at Circle K #2741595 in Bastrop matched five white balls to win $1 million.
Leander City Council approved first reading of the Crossroads flex industrial development near Hero Way to advance the project.
Honest Mary's restaurant opened its first downtown Austin location.
A Texas-based firm sued the hotel seller in Colorado District Court, alleging a $16 million Estes Park hotel purchase relied on fraudulent representations.
Caritas of Austin served free meals to hundreds at its community kitchen during a volunteer day in Austin.
UA Hope-Texarkana offers hands-on training in electromechanical, welding, and industrial maintenance and opens enrollment for fall classes.
Texas officials detected West Nile virus in two mosquito samples near San Marcos, with Hays County advising bite prevention and symptom awareness.
Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels launched the Superhope Summer Enrichment Program to provide childcare support for shelter mothers’ working schedules.
Marble Falls Rodeo signups for mutton busting open for children ages 4 to 7 ahead of July 17-18 events.
An Austin parent and finance educators share tips for teaching children budgeting and taxes through age-appropriate activities.
UT researchers found contaminants like lead or arsenic above limits in some faucet and well samples in East Austin’s Colony neighborhood, based on a PLOS peer-reviewed study.
Marble Falls ISD changed its GPA class-rank policy to assign numeric grades for transfer students and close a perceived calculation loophole.
The Comal County Historical Commission received a Texas Historical Commission Distinguished Service Award for preservation and historic district grant work.
Edie Brickell unveiled a bronze bust tribute to Dallas music champion Jeffrey Liles at the Kessler Theater, with a fall dedication planned.
Texas Heat Wave Custom Truck, Car Show & Tattoo Expo returns to Austin at the Travis County Expo Center July 17-19.
An Austin bookstore will host a Disability Pride reading and open mic featuring local disabled artists and writers on Sunday 2–4 p.m.
This weekend guide highlights San Marcos fireworks and nearby Wimberley Independence Day parade and rodeo events July 3-5.
Austin activists protested increased ICE arrests and urged Travis County leaders to address how immigrants are detained while seeking services.
Austin Community College approved a balanced $583 million FY2027 budget including 2% employee raises despite reduced state and property tax revenue.
Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations cleared 303 tons of debris from 127 homeless camps between mid-May and early June.
We Can Now will open a homeless navigation center in North Austin this summer to provide food, shelter access, and showers on the city’s north side.
Austin’s Rare Forms show at dadaLab features multimedia performances by local multi-genre artists with painting, film, fashion, and live music.
Marble Falls seeks up to $750,000 in Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant funding to upgrade Rotary Park’s youth sports complex.
Emo’s Austin is set to move back downtown from its current location, according to the report.
Austin’s MeadowFest 2026 lineup is completed for the upcoming festival.
San Marcos CISD superintendent Cardona will retire at the end of September 2026, citing health and family in a posted letter.
Seguin held its multi-day Independence Day events, culminating in a Sunday concert and Saturday Freedom Fiesta with strong attendance.
Heavy metals like lead and arsenic may have contributed to brown water in an Austin neighborhood.
The Randy Rogers Family Foundation’s Pickleball Jam will raise funds for the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area on Oct. 11.
Austin Parks and Recreation requires vehicle and pedestrian passes for Emma Long Metropolitan Park entry on weekends and holidays.
Residents of Cedar Park’s Ranch at Brushy Creek reported a man openly defecating near a subdivision entrance, filed a police report, and sparked online backlash.
Texas State University’s teacher residency program has San Marcos CISD and other districts placing education majors in classrooms as student-teachers alongside mentor teachers.
Austin covered TxDOT-ordered street murals, triggering backlash from residents who say the coatings erase cultural identity.
An explainer describes how Travis County mug shots are created, stored, and accessed under Texas public records rules.
A new $4 million nature center is tied to developments at a Wimberley swimming hole.