A crash in Elgin killed two, including a minor, and injured four. Two cars caught fire after the collision at US Highway 290 and Saratoga Farms Blvd. Local hospitals are treating survivors.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a mix of late summer warmth and potential thunderstorms, with a partly sunny Labor Day and temperatures approaching triple digits midweek, before chances of rain increase by the weekend.

A person experiencing a mental health crisis on SH 130 caused a temporary road closure managed by Mustang Ridge police; lanes reopened within 30 minutes.

An Austin man was arrested for the manslaughter of his girlfriend after initially claiming she died from choking; autopsy revealed a fatal head injury.

Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan criticizes SB 10, saying the bill's lower property tax revenue cap would force tough cuts to essential city services. He also highlights the city's efficient use of sales tax and the need for school finance reform.

The Round Rock Planning Commission will discuss downtown code amendments aimed at making the area more vibrant and pedestrian-friendly on September 3.

TxDOT warns of heavy traffic in Texas during Labor Day weekend, with delays expected on I-10 and I-35. They advise planning ahead and offer resources for real-time updates.

A U.S citizen in Mexico City was convicted on four federal drug trafficking charges for smuggling cocaine into the U.S., with potential penalties of 5-40 years per count and fines up to $5 million.

Hays County will address officials' salary grievances at a public hearing on September 3, 2025, focusing on FY 2026 budget disputes, with open deliberation and voting.

Hays County invites the community to discuss the Roads Improvements Program at public meetings, encouraging transparency and collaboration on the initiative.

Tesla faces potential lawsuit from TCAD over Gigafactory's property value dispute and undergoes scrutiny for a tax rebate agreement with Travis County.

A 19-year-old died after a vehicle struck him in Horseshoe Bay; driver Oliver Eve is charged with Intoxication Manslaughter. The police are investigating.

The Texas Senate passed a GOP-favored congressional map, sparking accusations of gerrymandering and potential Voting Rights Act violations, and sent it to Gov. Abbott for his signature.