An 18-year-old in Texas was arrested for plotting an attack on Independence Day festivities after authorities found concerning social media posts and seized weapons and explosives from his home.

Williamson County officials coordinated aid for July 5 flood victims through a resource center over the weekend and continue to provide assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center until August 17, including FEMA and SBA aid.

San Marcos police arrest a second suspect, Avery Bowman Jr., for a downtown shooting that resulted in two deaths.

A Venezuelan man was sentenced for immigration violations, including failing to update his address and not carrying alien registration, after a marijuana possession arrest led to scrutiny of his legal status.

Lipton Hard Iced Tea pledges financial aid to Kerr County Flood Relief in Texas through proceeds from its 12-pack sales until the end of August, capped at $30,000.

Texas DMV faces issues processing disabled parking placards, causing delays for residents needing new or renewed permits, with no timeline for resolution.

San Marcos Police arrested Jermiah Tobias for a fatal shooting that killed Anthony Barrera and Alek Pacheco during a dispute. Tobias faces capital murder charges.

Authorities seek public aid in locating missing 17-year-old Olivia Richard, with intellectual disabilities, last seen in Houston. She was wearing a blue sweater and carrying a beige backpack.

A 73-year-old man from Austin is arrested after a woman's body was found along a Colorado interstate, with charges of tampering with a deceased human body.

A collision between a pickup truck and a bicyclist in Austin on July 13 resulted in the death of Reginaldo Perez, marking the city's 51st traffic fatality of the year.

Kyle police arrest a documented gang member and three others, seizing drugs and weapons during a traffic stop.

A man in Austin was killed during a robbery, leading to a capital murder charge for the shooter. His body was found in a field, marking the city's 33rd homicide of the year.

Hays County, Texas, will test its Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on August 4 at 3:30 p.m. CST, aiming to ensure the systems' readiness for emergencies.