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.

The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspicious death after a woman was found critically injured at a Manor, Texas apartment and later died. Witnesses suggest she may have been pushed into traffic.

A crash in Elgin killed two, including a minor, and injured four. Two cars caught fire after the collision at US Highway 290 and Saratoga Farms Blvd. Local hospitals are treating survivors.

Steve Sarkisian, Texas Longhorns coach, cherishes pregame video calls with his parents, demonstrating his deep love for coaching despite the demands of college football.

A suspected drunk driver struck a Mustang Ridge Police cruiser, resulting in significant vehicle damage, no officer injuries, and one passenger hospitalized. The driver, lacking a valid license and insurance, was arrested for DWI.

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.

Over 830 new laws take effect in Texas, impacting education, property ownership, public safety, and more, including limits on foreign property ownership and classroom changes.

Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crashed in Hays County, with minor injuries reported and an FAA-led investigation underway.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a mix of late summer warmth and potential thunderstorms, with a partly sunny Labor Day and temperatures approaching triple digits midweek, before chances of rain increase by the weekend.

A person experiencing a mental health crisis on SH 130 caused a temporary road closure managed by Mustang Ridge police; lanes reopened within 30 minutes.

An Austin man was arrested for the manslaughter of his girlfriend after initially claiming she died from choking; autopsy revealed a fatal head injury.

The Fifth Circuit Court will rehear the case on Texas' Senate Bill 4, a law that could let police arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry, which has seen varied court rulings.

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.