Governor Greg Abbott honored first responders at the 2025 Star of Texas Awards, recognizing their bravery and service, and delivered the keynote speech.

Austin opens a new shelter for domestic violence survivors, providing 40-unit short-term housing and support services, fully funded by the city and operated by The SAFE Alliance.

A significant wastewater spill from the Wildhorse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant in Manor, Texas discharged into a creek but didn't impact wildlife; water precautions advised locally.

Williamson County designates September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, addressing its severity in Texas and urging awareness of warning signs and immediate action in cases of crisis.

Austin announces its first Welcoming Week to celebrate its immigrants and foster community connections with events and activities from September 12 to 21.

Texas Governor Abbott requested SBA disaster aid for victims of Houston's Spring Branch apartment fire to provide federal assistance and low-interest recovery loans.

Texas bans lab-grown meat, prompting a legal challenge from two California-based companies and the Institute for Justice, who advocate for consumer choice and innovation in food technology.

Austin's Highland Neighborhood Park celebrated a new pedestrian bridge and the "The Gathering Place" sculpture, funded by grants and aimed at enhancing community connectivity and public space.

The Texas legislature passed HB 7, allowing citizens to sue abortion medication providers, excluding lawsuits by women who use such medication. Governor Abbott is expected to sign it into law.

The upcoming weather in Austin is expected to be sunny with high temperatures in the 90s and calm winds, following a pattern of warm days and cooler nights.

Austin's weekly weather forecast includes variable conditions with chances of showers and thunderstorms, fluctuating temperatures, and some sunny days ahead.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott mandates strict English proficiency enforcement for commercial drivers, impacting both local and international drivers, following federal compliance efforts.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court has approved the $702.4 million budget for FY 2025-2026, focusing on public safety, county employee value, new positions, emergency equipment, and salary increases.