Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott distributed laptops to Center Point ISD students affected by July floods, with support from various partners.

Austin begins the $1.6 billion redevelopment of its convention center, focusing on sustainability and economic growth, with an eye towards completing the project by 2029.

The City of Austin has introduced a new city brand, developed with community and employee input, aimed at enhancing service unity and cohesion. Public safety uniforms will remain unchanged.

Governor Greg Abbott honors 33 Texas universities and colleges with the 2025 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award for their services to veterans and their families.

Central Texans face the FEMA assistance deadline after Independence Day floods, with most lacking flood insurance and struggling with bureaucracy. Despite hardships, some consider rebuilding, assisted by organizations and local relief efforts.

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.

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

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.

Texas lowers flags to half-staff to honor Minneapolis school shooting victims, following a national proclamation and Governor Abbott's call for mourning.

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.

Hays County will address officials' salary grievances at a public hearing on September 3, 2025, focusing on FY 2026 budget disputes, with open deliberation and voting.

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.