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.

CARTS NOW, an on-demand bus service, launched in Elgin and La Grange, offering free rides for the first 90 days. The service aims to enhance public transportation in these rural areas with quick pickups and affordable fares post-promotion.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Futronic USA Inc. plans to open its first U.S. plant in Buda, Texas, creating an estimated 350 jobs and boosting the local economy.

LV Collective moved to Congress Avenue, expanding its office to 20,000 sq ft, while Intracorp announces Leland South Congress, a mixed-use project set for 2027.

One person died in a single-vehicle crash in Elgin, causing eastbound U.S. 290 lane closure and traffic delays. The Elgin Police Department is investigating.

Texas Governor Abbott and Texas A&M unveil the new COAST program for advanced manufacturing skills training in Corpus Christi, fostering workforce development.

A deadly crash on I-35 in downtown Austin has resulted in one fatality, with APD reporting the incident and ATCEMS responding to the emergency. The victim died at Dell Seton Medical Center after being critically injured.

A 34-year-old woman died in a suspected overdose in Austin. Illegal drugs including fentanyl were found. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office warns of a public health threat and seeks help to stop drug trafficking.

A man was arrested in Williamson County following a traffic stop that yielded over 32 pounds of marijuana; his passenger was released without charges.

Lake Austin will have a ban on personal watercraft over Labor Day weekend to improve safety during increased holiday activity, allowing non-motorized vessels only.