Austin PD is getting a staffing remodel that will help the department save about $9 million in OT pay. The change will add more police to street patrol. I've got the latest 👇🏽... via KUT Austin. kut.org/crime-justice/…

As floods have destroyed communities in Texas, I’ve watched my public media colleagues work 12-16 hour days to share lifesaving emergency alerts, craft respectful obituaries honoring victims and connect survivors with resources to rebuild their lives. None of this is "leftist."

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NEW: Construction starts Monday to rebuild the RM 1431 bridge over Cow Creek that was destroyed by floods. TxDOT hired Hunter Industries for just over $4 million to finish within 60 days. Will get a bonus of $50,000/day for each day they finish early up to 20 days max.

Austin police took on average just over 45 minutes to respond to 911 calls last year, a new study found. The analysis found APD's average response times consistently increased over five years, going from 29 minutes in 2019 to nearly 47 minutes last year. l8r.it/lGCn

BREAKING: Ozzy Osbourne, famed Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal pioneer, has died. He was 76. Read more: abcnews.link/Gqg3ANm

On the first Wednesday of every month, Austin's Korea House offers a free meal and fellowship to anyone who walks through its doors. The owners said the free meal days are their way of serving the community and a greater purpose. l8r.it/iKtY

Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years old

KUT's Kailey Hunt was reporting near Big Sandy Creek in northwestern Travis County when a crew of search and rescue workers discovered the body of one of the people missing from the devastating July floods. Here's her first-person account. l8r.it/C1ef

Austin City Council is considering asking voters to approve a tax increase to fund city services. The city has seen a slump in sales tax revenue and federal pandemic-recovery grants have run dry. l8r.it/r8KZ

BREAKING: Spurs chairman Peter J. Holt shares details for SSE investment into new downtown arena. In a letter to the city, Holt says Spurs are willing to invest over $1 billion for new arena and surrounding infrastructure. More details on the letter here KSAT 12 #KSATsports

The city of Austin is taking over 21 acres of land to help support a plan to build a 1,000-room hotel and convention center next to the Circuit of the Americas racetrack. I've got the latest 👇🏽... via KUT Austin. kut.org/austin/2025-07…

Recycled Reads, the Austin Public Library used bookstore on Burnet Road, will close by next spring if the proposed city budget is approved. I've got the latest 👇🏽... via KUT Austin. kut.org/austin/2025-07…

There's a restaurant in Austin where, once a month, every customer eats for free. Korea House on Anderson Lane has given away around 15,000 meals since starting these monthly free meal days in 2023.

A swimming ban for Lady Bird Lake has been in place for decades. City officials say there are several factors to consider before allowing folks to jump back in the water. l8r.it/0g15