Kerr County, Texas, is experiencing severe floods with a death toll of 95, 161 missing, and extensive rescue operations in place, including over 2,100 personnel and stories of individual heroism.

Oak View Group CEO Timothy J. Leiweke is indicted for rigging a university arena bidding process in Austin, Texas, facing legal penalties including potential prison time.

The Austin Police Department is probing a fatal single-car crash that occurred at FM 973 and Spirit Drive, marking the city's 50th traffic death in 2025.

Scammers target families of Texas flood victims, demanding money while posing as having information about their missing loved ones, compounding the tragedy and hindering the search efforts.

Hays County's 8th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair is scheduled for September 13, offering safety demos, live music, and a chili cook-off to benefit first responders.

A pedestrian named Jesus Rodriguez Barragan was killed in a hit-and-run collision on July 4, in Austin, marking the city's 49th fatal crash of 2025. The incident is under investigation.

Samuel Tyson, 67, was found dead after a small fire in his Leander home; initially reported as an explosion, authorities confirmed no such event occurred. The fire was contained to a couch, and the incident is under investigation.

Austin's July 4th event and fireworks were canceled due to severe weather, including a Flash Flood Warning, as per a city statement prioritizing safety.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem waived environmental laws to expedite a 17-mile "waterborne barrier" in the Rio Grande to combat smuggling and trafficking. Texas continues to enhance its own border security efforts despite legal challenges.

Immigration advocates in Hays County are demanding transparency after an ICE raid resulted in over 40 detentions, questioning the operation's conduct and the whereabouts of detainees.

Austin officials urge safety for July 4th, warn against illegal fireworks, and promote awareness of pets, BBQ safety, and risks of heat and gunfire.

A man was found dead in East Austin, leading to an arrest for Austin's 31st homicide of the year. The victim, Ronald Mixon, had stab wounds; his roommate, Robert Saldana, is charged with 1st Degree Murder.

Austin Public Health launched a measles outbreak calculator in collaboration with tech and academic partners to predict spread risks in under-vaccinated communities and guide preventive measures.