A Cedar Park resident won a $1 million Powerball prize, with the winning ticket purchased at an Austin 7-Eleven. The identity of the winner remains private.

The Texas Longhorns volleyball team remains undefeated after sweeping Arizona State and looks to continue their strong performance against No. 15 TCU.

Austin becomes a FEMA-approved IPAWS Alerting Authority, enabling direct emergency information dissemination to residents across multiple platforms, ensuring public safety and preparedness.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces more than $7.9 million in grants for veteran service organizations in the Houston area, impacting over 5,200 veterans.

Round Rock City Council approved a $789.7 million budget focusing on public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life, including 17 new safety positions and major project funding.

First responders in Round Rock conducted a stair climb to honor 9/11 victims, reflecting on the tragedy and reinforcing their readiness for future emergencies.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office has scheduled a public meeting on September 17, 2025, to discuss the Promotional Written Exam and other agenda items.

Governor Greg Abbott requests additional SBA assistance for Texas communities affected by severe flooding, aiming to provide various disaster loans for rebuilding efforts.

Austin Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Jesse Carrillo, on charges of money laundering and drug trafficking after seizing over $200,000 and various drugs at a raid on 91 Red River Street.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders flags at half-staff to honor the assassinated Charlie Kirk, reflecting national mourning as per President Trump's proclamation.

Austin's weather is predicted to be sunny with highs in the mid-90s and light breezes, remaining clear at night with lows around 72. The pattern continues through the weekend and into next week.

Governor Abbott ceremonially signed two bills at a conference to improve rural healthcare in Texas, focusing on hospital sustainability and ambulance services.

An APD officer was hospitalized after a gunfire exchange with a suspect in Zilker Park. The confrontation left a woman critically injured and a suspect wounded after a chase involving a stolen car.