Austin weather: Wet and stormy pattern returns to Central Texas

Central Texas is set for a sweltering Sunday, with temperatures forecast to hit 100 degrees, followed by a shift to a stormy and wet week.

LGBTQ+ advocates oppose Texas bill defining genders
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Soon to head to Governor Abbott?s desk is a bill that would define a person?s sex in Texas. If Abbott passes it, Texas would be joining more than a dozen other states with similar laws.

Austin LGBTQ+ advocates oppose gender-defining bill awaiting Gov. Abbott's approval

Proponents call it the “Women’s Bill of Rights," but LGBTQ+ advocates worry this bill could be used to discriminate, specifically, against those who identify as trans.

Leander police seek public's help finding theft suspects

The Leander Police Department has released photos of two suspects in a recent theft. The department is asking the public to help identify the men.

Bill limiting protests at public universities awaits Gov. Abbott’s approval

The bill’s text says it may not be construed to limit freedom of speech or expression as protected by the First Amendment or Texas Constitution. Critics wonder how this is possible, saying the bill in its entirety is an imposition of prohibitions on rights defined in those texts.

Austin Wildlife Rescue seeks food donations for rescued animals

Austin Wildlife Rescue took in nearly 2,000 animals over the month of May, and they're asking for your help to feed the rescues.

Sen. Ted Cruz proposes withholding broadband funding from states that regulate AI

Under Cruz’s budget reconciliation proposal, an attempt to regulate AI would be prohibited from collecting federal funding provided by the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

Uber rolls out new feature for elderly adults to easily book rides

Uber has rolled out a new feature on the app to provide a simpler approach to booking rides for “older adults" or those less tech-savvy.

University of Texas track athlete publishes science-fiction novel

University of Texas athlete Osawese Agbonkonkon is filling his already busy schedule by writing and publishing a science-fiction novel.

Non-profit mobile clothing closet helps those in need

For those who are cleaning out their closets this summer break and wondering where you can drop off your used clothes, a local non-profit is happy to take them off your hands.

Severe storms damage Delwood Sports Complex

A historic baseball field in East Austin was damaged by the storms that rolled through the area at the end of May.