UT Austin focuses on student safety with increased patrols in West Campus amid the new semester, as the community addresses concerns from students and implements improved safety measures.

One individual sustained life-threatening injuries following a vehicle collision with a tree in Austin, which caused significant traffic delays. Austin-Travis County EMS responded, and the injured person was taken to a medical center.

A fire on a balcony in Central Austin was quickly extinguished by the Austin Fire Department, with no injuries or further spread of the fire reported. Traffic was temporarily disrupted on Speedway.

A child drowned at an apartment complex pool in Pflugerville, despite life-saving attempts by a Good Samaritan and officials. This adds to Texas' rising child drowning statistics.

UT Austin welcomes around 8,000 new and returning students during its annual Mooov-In event, with the university preparing for a bustling transition period.

Austin Police are investigating a Thursday night homicide on East Austin's Thurgood Avenue where a man was fatally shot. Details and suspect information remain limited as the investigation continues.

A sensor meant to protect Austin's power grid caused a blackout for 7,000 residents during a heatwave. Austin Energy recalibrated the sensor to prevent future issues.

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.