Southwest announces new and returning nonstop flights from Austin, including destinations like Reno-Tahoe and Milwaukee, growing their service expansion in Spring 2025.

Austin ISD's Central Office is closed due to an overnight power outage. The building's power and backup generator are down, disrupting services and requiring the relocation of a board meeting.

Texas DPS adds Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to its "10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List" for aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14. A $3,000 reward is offered for tips.

The CDC reports an outbreak of Salmonella linked to contact with small turtles, affecting 51 people across 21 states, with children particularly at risk.

Round Rock Public Library opens pre-registration on August 19 for limited ESL class spots, with mandatory online pre-registration determining class timing.

FBR Management is opening a new establishment at the former site of Crow Bar in South Austin, following an arson incident that destroyed the bar in 2022.

Lockhart, Texas experienced its first homicide of the year with the death of 20-year-old Carlos Sanchez who was fatally shot. A juvenile is a person of interest but no arrests have been made.

A judge has paused the trial of Robert Chody and Jason Nassour due to an appeal over a pre-trial ruling regarding the seizure of "Live PD" footage under the Privacy Protection Act.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration and EEOC to block new guidance on gender identity discrimination enforcement.

Texas celebrated schools honored with the 2024 Veteran Education Excellence Award by the Texas Veterans Commission for supporting veterans' education.

A Rouse High School student experienced minor injuries after being hit by a car in the school parking lot; the driver was another student. The school is focusing on safety and urging caution during busy times.

ATCEMS medics reunited with Morgan Walker, who survived a life-threatening hemorrhage, underscoring the success of Austin's pioneering Whole Blood program.

A vehicle rollover in west Travis County near Dripping Springs resulted in one fatality, with ATCEMS and Lake Travis Fire Department responding to the incident.