Round Rock ISD approves a balanced $466 million budget for 2024-25, avoiding a $30 million deficit with tax cuts and meal price stability, after making significant cuts and class size increases.

Governor Abbott moves the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II in anticipation of a tropical storm, ensuring state agencies are prepared for swift response.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues an advisory on Title IX following a court decision that blocks Biden Administration's transgender policies in schools. The ruling exempts Texas schools from adhering to these guidelines.

Austin braces for rain from a tropical system in the Gulf, which may affect Juneteenth events, with cooler temperatures and potential flash floods forecasted.

Uncle Nicky's Italian cafe is launching a new location on South Lamar in Austin, maintaining its all-day menu featuring drinks and dishes such as ricotta pancakes and negronis.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appoints Dan Hord and reappoints Steve Stodghill to the Public Safety Commission, overseeing the Department of Public Safety, until 2030.

The article discusses Texas's issue with drunk driving fatalities, personal stories of its impact, and TxDOT's "Drive Sober. No Regrets." campaign to reduce such incidents.

Two were killed and 14 injured in a shooting at a Juneteenth festival in Round Rock, Texas, where a nurse attempted to aid victims. Police are seeking a suspect.

Sunshine Vinyl opens in East Austin, providing a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community and music fans, offering vinyls and hosting events, with a mission beyond retail.

APD SWAT teams responded to an incident near Austin's Mueller neighborhood, with locals advised to avoid the area and expect updates after a scheduled briefing.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of an Austin gun store owner, overturning the ban on bump stocks, which were classified as machine guns in a Trump-era rule.

Judge Grant Dorfman left the Texas AG's Office for a judgeship on Texas’s Eleventh Business Court Division, with his appointment by Governor Abbott highlighted in an OAG press release.

The Texas DPS held a ceremony awarding members and civilians for exceptional service, including lifesaving acts by troopers. Awards were presented for valor, mentorship, and community engagement.