Texas Governor Abbott appointed Retired Colonel Kirk Peterson to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission to enhance state defense readiness and military economic growth.

Three people, including an 8-year-old girl, were killed in a Georgetown apartment, in an act locals find uncharacteristic of the area. Police are investigating, with evidence suggesting the victims knew the shooter.

A single-vehicle crash in west Austin killed 33-year-old Caitlyn Morgan Bedwell; it's the city's 72nd fatal crash in 2025. Police are investigating. The Benton Law Firm offers legal assistance.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law prohibiting housing developments from segregating by religion, aiming to prevent "Sharia compounds" like EPIC City.

Austin Police detailed an officer-involved shooting on Azie Morton Road, involving a stolen vehicle check, a wounded officer, a fatality, and the suspect being shot by a civilian.

A fatal crash in Austin took Caitlyn Morgan Bedwell's life; marking the city's 72nd fatal crash in 2025. APD seeks information to aid their investigation.

The forecast in Austin predicts consistent warm, sunny weather with mid-90s temperatures and slight evening relief; a mild breeze and a small chance of rain later in the week are expected.

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.