Floods in Hill Country during the Fourth of July weekend led to fatalities, with 21-year-old Ella Rose Cahill confirmed dead, leaving her family and others in search for closure.

Baylor University rejected a $643,401 grant aimed at studying LGBTQIA+ and women's exclusion in churches, citing advocacy requirements conflicting with their policies.

The trial date for teenager Karmelo Anthony charged with first-degree murder is set for June 1, 2026, for the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a track meet.

Texas Highways Magazine celebrates Texas with its "BIG Issue," marking one year since its redesign. The issue aims to showcase Texan culture and encourage tourism, backed by a reader survey indicating its influential role in driving visitations.

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.