Hot and dry for most of the work week.

Along State Highway 45 near Driftwood, a vibrant yellow traffic sign depicts an animal not typically found in Central Texas’ neck of the woods. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/wait-are-there-elks-in-central-texas/

The Travis County Sheriff's Office launched a new landing page on its website, which will have access to the permanent information on cold cases dating back to the 1970s. This is a way to help bring families of cold case victims some closure, the department says.

A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with an east Austin homicide that happened earlier this month, according to the Austin Police Department. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/crime/suspect-arrested-after-man-found-dead-at-east-austin-park/

Austin middle school no longer directing traffic after verbal threats, according to principal

https://www.kxan.com/top-stories/austin-middle-school-no-longer-directing-traffic-after-verbal-threats-according-to-principal/

Audit calls for more accurate tree-trimming data, planning

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Williamson County plans to grow its communication network with several neighboring emergency agencies by adding them to a special dispatch system.

On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott traveled to the city that Texas has sent the largest number of migrants to, part of his signature policy he said helps border communities dealing with illegal immigration.

The authors conclude that mothers might exercise caution while pregnant or breastfeeding when drinking diet sodas or consuming products with a commensurate amount of aspartame.

A city-led audit and independent report conducted on the Austin Animal Center were presented Wednesday and revealed failures in the shelter’s open intake operations and poor conditions for animals staying at AAC, despite the shelter meeting its “no kill” policy threshold.

Jennifer Sanders spoke with Will DuPree about the decision that blocked Senate Bill 12, the Texas drag performance law, from taking effect. Read more: https://www.kxan.com/lgbtq/federal-judge-issues-permanent-injunction-on-texas-drag-performance-law/

A Rockdale teacher has resigned amid allegations she had a relationship with a high school student, according to the district, which said it had also completed an investigation and reported the situation to authorities. https://www.kxan.com/news/local/rockdale-teacher-resigns-accused-of-inappropriate-relationship-with-high-school-student/

Austin ISD Board to vote on TEA plan