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A Cyclospora outbreak investigation has led to increased demand for lettuce from a Williamson County farm as customers rush to secure produce amid health concerns.

The city of Pflugerville has raised water rates due to costs from major projects, including a water plant expansion, new wastewater treatment plant, and a secondary water line into Lake Pflugerville. Customers are frustrated by the 'very high' utility rates.

Georgetown ISD is considering a tax rate election to raise funds for increased teacher pay. The district aims to weigh options for financial support to enhance teacher compensation.

This week's weather includes several days at or above 100-degrees, part of the dog days of summer, with minimal rainfall as reported by Meteorologist Kristen Currie.

Members of the Austin City Council are speaking out following an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old. The incident occurred last week and has prompted public discussion.

A water rescue operation is underway near the Colorado River for swimmers reportedly in distress. The incident is occurring in the area of 90-98 Montopolis Drive.

Hurricane Genevieve has intensified into a major hurricane and is expected to strengthen further in the next 24 hours.

Austin Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Rainey Street early Sunday morning. The incident took place on a popular street in the city.

A man was sentenced to 8 years in state prison for a 2022 fatal hit-and-run crash. The case was handled by a Hays County judge.

An 81-year-old man died after a vehicle-pedestrian collision in Taylor. The driver was arrested on a murder charge by local police.

A man was sentenced to 15 years for indecency with children after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes in May 2025.

A man was sentenced to ten years in prison for a 2018 homicide in Kyle. The sentencing is detailed in Hays County court documents.

Triple-digit temperatures are returning this week as heat builds. Meteorologist Hannah Gard reports more triple-digit highs are expected.

One person is dead following a homicide in south Austin on Dawson Road near Barton Springs Road, as reported by Austin Police. The incident occurred in the specified area, but no further details were provided in the report.

Austin businesses report a confusing waterway ban is harming summer profits. The Commodore steamboat was unable to operate at Tom Miller Dam on Saturday.

All lanes of northbound Interstate 35 at exit 238A are closed due to an auto-ped crash, near Cameron Road and 51st Street. APD confirmed the shutdown of the area for the incident.

Recovery efforts are underway after a Lake Travis swimmer failed to resurface, as reported by Austin-Travis County EMS via social media.

Recreational access to parts of Pedernales River and Lake Travis has been restored after a supplemental order limiting use was rescinded. The order was part of a disaster declaration that previously restricted recreational activities in Travis County.

A San Marcos man was sentenced to 80 years in prison for his involvement in a widespread fraud and theft scheme that affected victims across Central Texas and other states.

The weekend will feature dry weather as heat builds, leading to triple-digit temperatures returning during the upcoming work week. Meteorologist Hannah Gard provided the forecast.