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.

A Grand Jury has cleared an SMPD officer of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Malachi Williams, finding the officer's actions justified under Texas law.

Peter Pan Mini-Golf in Austin has secured a lease extension until March 31, 2025, offering the historic venue a temporary reprieve as it seeks a more permanent arrangement.

APD searches for a suspect linked to the murders of Alyssa Ann Rivera and Alba Jenisse Aviles, connected by DNA evidence. New images of a person of interest have been released.

An SUV driver, Scott A. Sticksel, died in a collision with a train in Austin; the incident is under investigation as the city's 52nd fatal crash this year.

A vehicle collision in Tarrytown resulted in the death of 65-year-old Allison Baker and serious injuries to another pedestrian; the driver cooperated with authorities.

Hays CISD has initiated a "seatbelt is our buddy" campaign following a fatal bus accident, requiring seat belts on buses and planning further safety measures with the help of bond funds.

Two fires in Central Austin caused damage to apartments and condos, displacing residents but causing no injuries. The first blaze was due to a plumbing error; the cause of the second remains unknown.

Austin is hosting Take a Loved One for a Check-up Day on August 17 to encourage health screenings and address healthcare disparities, with activities at Parque Zaragosa Neighborhood Park.

Two Texas women filed federal complaints claiming denial of care for ectopic pregnancies due to Texas' strict abortion laws, possibly breaching the federal EMTALA law.