Two young boys were shot in separate incidents in East Houston; a 10-year-old was critically injured, and an 11-year-old died. One person was questioned by police.

Texas announces Free College Application Week from October 13-19, 2025, allowing students to apply to public universities without fees, as part of efforts to increase higher education accessibility.

Regina Jones was pronounced dead after a welfare check; her boyfriend Reginald Crosby was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter, following an admission of causing her fatal injuries.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected in Austin, with high temperatures around 90 degrees and an 80% chance of precipitation. Weather will clear up midweek with highs in the mid-90s.

Williamson County launches an online debris removal aid application for residents affected by severe weather, offering guidance and a hotline for assistance.

An Austin man was arrested for allegedly exploiting a minor through Snapchat, masquerading as a teenager and soliciting explicit videos. He also sent money for her travel and faces significant prison time if convicted.

Austin Public Health and Austin-Travis County EMS are promoting opioid overdose awareness and free "Breathe Now" training, emphasizing community's role and sharing prevention tips.

Austin faces high temperatures nearing 100 degrees with intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms, heat indices reaching above 100, and slight relief in the evenings.

The Round Rock Public Library partners with the ALA for Library Card Sign-up Month, promoting its resources and hosting a guessing game to encourage community engagement.

Round Rock city offices will close for Labor Day, but trash and recycling services will operate as usual; online services for utility payments and fines are available.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs bills to protect against foreign adversaries, prohibiting certain real property acquisitions and establishing transnational repression as a crime.

Austin ISD won't display the Ten Commandments in schools, adhering to a judge's ruling blocking Texas Senate Bill 10, amid ongoing legal challenges to its constitutionality.

Austin announced the winners of the 2025 Circular Austin Showcase, with Heartening and Frontier Resource Recovery being the top awardees for innovative waste-reduction business ideas.