This summer has felt cooler, even with a dozen days with triple-digit temperatures so far. But does it compare to some of the coolest summers ever?

If those conditions are met, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said Democratic lawmakers will return to the Texas House.

Austin animal shelter employees are mourning the loss of one of their beloved dogs after a nightmare break-in late at night on Aug. 13. The suspect released numerous dogs from their kennels, leading to multiple dog injuries and one heartbreaking death.

Austin police named Ethan Nieneker as the suspect in a North Austin Target shooting that killed three, including a child; he faces capital murder charges.

Kevin Watson, 40, was streaming on Facebook Live about 6:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 5000 block of West Madison Street when he was fatally shot, police said.

The family of Marine veteran Austin Tice was allowed to view declassified intelligence about his detention in Syria.

Aug 17, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Austin Hays (12) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off single in the tenth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

A LendingTree analysis of 100 U.S. cities looked at various metrics in three categories, including housing, earnings and economy.