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.

Pflugerville solicits volunteers for a tree-planting initiative to replenish urban canopies and combat heat island effect, with funding from a $150,000 federal grant.

Members of Congress call for better heat protections for USPS workers after a postal worker died from heat, highlighting the need for rest breaks, drinking water, and air-conditioned vehicles.

Former Austin Fire chaplain Andrew Fox is suing the city for wrongful termination over a blog post on transgender athletes, alleging First Amendment rights violations.

The Austin City Council approved a $5.9 billion budget for 2024-25, including a property tax increase and investments in housing, cultural initiatives, and reproductive health services.

A judge in Travis County, Texas, has blocked the release of school A-F accountability ratings following a lawsuit over the validity of the STAAR test results.

Lakeway, Texas, is amending pool ordinances to help homeowners with pools affected by "concrete cancer," or alkali-silica reaction, by reducing related costs.