Homeland Secretary Mayorkas criticizes Texas' immigration policies, deeming the busing of migrants and Operation Lone Star “unconscionable” and questioning the legality of Texas' Senate Bill 4.

The ACC is hosting a free Harvest Moon Concert on September 14th at the Highland Recital Hall, featuring local AAPI musicians, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival traditions.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Travis County for hiring a firm to identify unregistered voters, alleging the action is illegal and undermines election confidence.

Estelle's Social Lounge in Austin closed suddenly, amid unconfirmed reports of financial issues. A new cocktail lounge, The Long Goodbye, is set to open, indicating a changing local hospitality scene.

A 19-year-old Air Force Academy cadet, Avery Koonce, was found dead in her dormitory. The cause of death is under investigation. She was active in track and field and deeply mourned by the community.

Alba Karina Canales has been charged with murder after allegedly selling fentanyl to a 19-year-old woman who overdosed in Bastrop County. The victim was found dead at her home, and Canales was arrested with narcotics in her possession.

Austin's weather forecast predicts spotty showers today and a dry weekend with lower humidity following a cold front, alongside breezy conditions and mild temperatures.

A vehicle and motorcycle crash in South Austin injured one person, causing traffic delays on Stassney Lane. Medics responded and the victim was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Osiel Nunez-Lopez was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a deadly 2022 Austin shooting, with 51 days credited. The incident resulted in one fatality and two injuries.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Brandon Wade and Daniel Buford to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, with terms ending in 2025 and 2029, respectively.

Applications for the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program are open, offering tax rebates to music venues and promoters to support live music and job growth in Texas.

Hector Olvera, 37, has been charged with multiple offenses, including Capital Murder, after an incident in South Austin left three people shot, resulting in the city's 28th and 29th homicides.

A gas leak in Georgetown prompted Williams Drive to close, with repairs by Atmos Energy expected to last all day. No injuries or evacuations reported.