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Flash flood warnings cover parts of Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties
Heavy rain prompted flood alerts across the Austin area Friday evening. Warnings included parts of Travis, Williamson and Burnet counties, with a wider watch in effect for Travis, Hays and Williamson counties.
KUT starts summer reading bingo for Austin readers
KUT is running a summer reading bingo challenge through Aug. 26. Participants can use books to complete prompts and earn small prizes tied to Austin events and partners.
Micholandia plans East Austin dessert shop
Micholandia is preparing a new Austin location at 2115 Riverview Street. The Mexican dessert shop is aiming for an early August opening if permits stay on track.
Texas pet owners watch for screwworm risk
A confirmed New World screwworm case in a South Texas calf has led to a quarantine zone near La Pryor. Pet owners should watch wounds closely because dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and other warm blooded animals can be affected.
Austin ISD community pushes back on cuts affecting 558 positions
Austin ISD is weighing cuts to staff, programs and transportation as it works to reduce a possible $181 million deficit for the 2026 to 2027 school year. Teachers, parents and staff asked trustees Thursday night to reconsider how the cuts are being made.
Texas softball wins second straight NCAA title over Texas Tech
UT beat Texas Tech 4 to 1 Thursday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, sweeping the Women's College World Series finals. A free welcome home celebration is set for 7 p.m. Friday at McCombs Field.
Casa do Brasil plans Round Rock restaurant
Casa do Brasil is planning a Round Rock location at 4000 E Palm Valley Blvd. Construction is scheduled to start June 10 and finish Sept. 1.
Two UT architecture professors mark 50 years in the classroom
Larry Speck and Michael Garrison have each spent five decades teaching at the UT Austin School of Architecture. Their work connects campus education with buildings, design practice and environmental research across Austin and beyond.
Sprouts plans first Hutto store for 2028
Sprouts Farmers Market is planned for the northeast corner of SH 130 and Highway 79 in Hutto. The store is scheduled to open in 2028 after construction planned from September 2026 to February 2028.