Texas Longhorns' rowing and volleyball teams visited the White House to celebrate their national titles, joining other NCAA champions from the 2023-24 season.

The Texas State Bobcats are projected to lead the Sun Belt Conference West Division, following an eight-win streak. With key players like Jordan McCloud, they could be favored in every game, with significant matchups including UTSA in Week 2.

Dr. Lauren Hampton at the University of Texas focuses on early childhood special education and family engagement in autism intervention, spearheading programs like SibWatch and SMART.

Officials in Travis County will perform prescribed burns at the East Service Center in east Austin to reduce wildfire risks, depending on weather conditions. These burns are part of a joint effort to improve fire lines and fuel breaks.

City Council has approved 13 proposed charter amendments for the November ballot, including changes that could protect council members from recalls and restructure citizen-led initiative timelines.

A drag boat driver died in an accident at the "Duel on the Brazos" event while racing at 200 mph when the boat flipped, ejecting the driver. Identity is withheld pending kin notification.

Williamson County is planning a new trail connecting Leander and Round Rock, funded by voter-approved parks bonds. The 10-foot-wide trail will link neighborhoods, parks, and schools, with a focus on community engagement for the project's development.

A software update from CrowdStrike caused widespread tech disruptions in Austin, impacting emergency services and transportation, with agencies adapting and essential services restored.

Andrew Darley Pennington was sentenced to prison for unlicensed firearms dealings and lying to ATF agents. He sold over 200 firearms and had 18,430 rounds of ammo seized.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces record job creation and employment levels in the state, emphasizing Texas' thriving economy and superior national performance in job growth.

A defective software update from Austin-based cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has caused widespread technological disruptions globally, affecting various sectors including air travel and emergency services.

The DOJ is suing Southwest Key Programs over allegations of staff sexually harassing minors in its Texas shelters for unaccompanied immigrant children.

Texas frequently experiences weather-related power outages, with over 2.6 million residents affected by Hurricane Beryl. The state's power infrastructure struggles against extreme weather, prompting discussions on improving grid resilience.