Williamson County is beginning its 2025-2026 budget discussions, with meetings on August 12 and 19, and a tax rate hearing on August 26. Public participation is encouraged both in-person and via the county's website.

Eden, Texas has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, highlighting the town's commitment to promoting tourism for economic growth.

Governor Abbott announced a Texas Energy Fund loan for NRG Energy Inc. to build a 456 MW natural gas power plant in Houston, aiming to improve the state's power grid by 2026.

The Austin Reuse Directory is an online resource for buying, renting, or repairing used items, promoting sustainability and supporting local businesses.

Nicholas Keith Bonneville received a 37-month prison sentence for a wire fraud scheme that defrauded over $1 million from victims by falsely promising high returns on foreign exchange trading.

A man was fatally shot in southeast Austin; an 18-year-old relative is arrested, with the Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating the incident as isolated with no threat to the public.

The Texas House Redistricting Committee approved HB 4 for a House vote, potentially adding five GOP seats, amid accusations of racial discrimination in the redistricting process.

Round Rock City Council has approved a $247,335 contract to install a new traffic signal at Chandler Road and Ed Schmidt Boulevard, addressing safety and capacity concerns due to increased traffic.

Austin joins the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance to leverage data and AI for urban improvements, enhancing services like housing and parks.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is expanding with a new four-floor West Infill project to increase space and efficiency by 2026.

A delivery driver in East Austin discovered two dead bodies in a home, prompting a police investigation into the double homicide with no ongoing threat to the public perceived.

A single-vehicle crash at 5:54 a.m. on July 28th on Ed Bluestein Boulevard, Austin, left one dead, marking the year's 56th fatal accident. Austin Police Department seeks information.

Hallettsville, Texas has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, boosting its cultural tourism potential and economic growth.