A vehicle collided with a Union Pacific train in South Austin, resulting in one fatality. The crash is under investigation, and local roads were closed following the incident.

One person died in a collision on State Highway 195 near Sun City Boulevard, with Williamson County Sheriff and DPS responding around 11:46 a.m. The road was closed for investigation.

Texas conducts a three-day sales tax holiday for back-to-school items like clothing, essentials, and supplies under $100, aiming to help families save amid inflation.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has ordered public hospitals to report healthcare costs for illegal immigrants, attributing this need to federal border policies. The Texas HHSC will collect this data, potentially for federal reimbursement.

Firefighters in Travis County are battling a large fire at Austin Metal & Iron Co. that started Wednesday afternoon, with teams working into the night. No public threat or injuries reported.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hosts the second annual Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike with diverse activities across 16 state parks for National Suicide Prevention Month.

Austin Police seek public aid in identifying a female suspect in a mail theft incident at Villas on Guadalupe on July 17, 2024. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

Three Austin men were arrested after a police chase in Kyle ended with their vehicle crashing into a light pole. Stolen handguns and narcotics were found in the car.

The Lost Well, a beloved metal and punk bar in East Austin, faces closure due to property sale, with supporters raising funds to help. Contrastingly, Ego's Bar overcomes a threat of closure for now.

Lockhart voters will decide in November on joining the Austin Community College District, potentially gaining educational benefits and facing new property taxes.

Austin City Council unanimously confirms Lisa Davis as the new APD Chief, succeeding Interim Chief Henderson, highlighting her commitments to effectiveness, equity, and ethics.

Austin Regional Intelligence Center organizes a free school safety symposium with multiple partners, aiming to improve threat awareness in educational institutions.

Vice President Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming election.