The U.S. government is investigating claims by a former senior Syrian official that Marine veteran and freelance journalist Austin Tice was killed in Syria in 2013 at the order of then-President Bashar al-Assad.

Wisk Aero is looking to bring self-flying air taxis to Texas and has acquired an Austin-based tech company to help with its air traffic management.

Austin Energy said it leveraged findings from Winter Storms Mara and Uri to enhance its response to the May microburst. After Mara, the utility completed a comprehensive after-action report to identify ways it could respond more effectively to extreme weather events. Some of the findings that were utilized for the May microburst included:

Austin ISD is proposing $37.5 million in reductions to central office positions, special education and school operations to address a projected $127 million shortfall.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Kyle teen who hasn't been seen in almost a week. She is believed to be in the Austin area.

After overcoming legislative challenges that sought to derail it, a plan to build a light rail line in Austin is moving forward — despite more potential roadblocks that could delay or halt construction of the system.