Williamson County commenced construction on a new ramp at SH 195 and Ronald Reagan Blvd to improve safety and traffic flow in Georgetown, with completion expected by summer 2026.

Texas Governor Abbott orders DPS to detain and return absent Democrat House members to the Capitol to address a legislative standstill after they left to block a voting bill.

Austin faces a week of intense heat with highs potentially reaching 98 degrees and heat index values up to 104. The National Weather Service advises caution.

An 89-year-old man, Jorge Lopez-Garcia, who went missing in Southeast Austin, was safely found after the Austin Police Department and the community conducted a search.

Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed three bills in Houston to support veterans, focusing on job creation, healthcare, and easing transitions for military families.

Austin's weather forecast includes heat with a high of 96 degrees, a heat index up to 103, and a 30% chance of rain. Nights will be warm, around 76-75 degrees, with minimal rain chances.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation for phone-free classrooms and enhanced online safety for minors, to improve academic focus and protect children from digital threats.

Governor Greg Abbott activates emergency resources in anticipation of severe weather in Texas, including potential heavy rains and flash flooding in several regions.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the 2025 Governor's Small Business Summit in Pharr on August 7, aiming to support small business growth with resources, networking, and expert insights.

TxDOT surveyed Inner Space Cavern to inform I-35 work, using 3D scans to protect the site and gather exact coordinates, with a team including a LiDAR robot.

Governor Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of expected flooding in the Panhandle, urging residents to prepare and heed safety advice such as "Turn Around, Don't Drown."

Austin's weather is expected to remain hot with temperatures around 100 degrees, apart from slight chances of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.

Austin faces extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 101 degrees, and calm winds offering no relief. The heat continues over the next few days, with a slight chance of showers by the weekend.