The Texas DPS honored several individuals with awards for bravery and life-saving actions, including the Medal of Valor for a Texas Ranger and Director's Awards for prompt emergency responses.

A deadly shootout in Austin involving three juveniles resulted in the 40th homicide of the year. Jeremiah Cavazos was killed during a botched robbery, with two suspects now facing charges.

Delta Air Lines increases nonstop flights from Austin to New Orleans, timed for Mardi Gras 2025, operated by SkyWest Airlines using Embraer 175 aircraft.

The North Art Complex fire in Mason County is fully contained with no structural damage, and local units are now monitoring the site. The fire, started by lightning, covered 4,313 acres. Rainfall helped containment efforts.

Williamson County deputies seized 120 lbs of marijuana during a Georgetown traffic stop involving an 18-year-old driver after a K-9 unit detected drugs.

Austin's 30th day of 100-degree temperatures was reported by KXAN, with slight cooling expected. Sparse rain is forecasted, as weather patterns shift.

Shane James, accused of a fatal shooting spree, has opted to self-represent in court, against advice to have a mental competency evaluation, with the evaluation to be ordered by the court.

Dan Hord became the new Commissioner of the Texas DPS, taking over from Dale Wainwright, with leaders expressing confidence in Hord's future contributions to public safety.

Austin is expected to see near triple-digit temperatures with a 20% chance of showers. A slight cooling trend is forecasted with lower temperatures and rain chances increasing to 30% by next week.

An Uber driver in Austin was charged with sexually assaulting a passenger after she fell asleep in his car. Uber has since removed his access to the platform.

A 16-year-old girl reported an attempted abduction in Williamson County on August 21. WCSO is seeking information on the suspect described as a tall, chunky black man with a bald head and a missing eye.

The Texas "SCOPE" Act faces a legal challenge from FIRE, who claims it infringes on First Amendment rights by imposing broad restrictions on content minors can access online.

The Austin City Limits Music Festival rescheduled Chappell Roan to perform on Sundays, causing ticket holder concerns and sparking social media outcry.