A Hays County school bus with two students on board was trapped in a sinkhole caused by a water line rupture, with no injuries reported. Repair assessments are pending.

A 19-year-old died after a vehicle struck him in Horseshoe Bay; driver Oliver Eve is charged with Intoxication Manslaughter. The police are investigating.

Deputies and bystanders in Texas rescued a person from a burning car after a two-vehicle crash, with the sheriff's office highlighting the need for more fire extinguishers in patrol vehicles.

The Texas Senate passed a GOP-favored congressional map, sparking accusations of gerrymandering and potential Voting Rights Act violations, and sent it to Gov. Abbott for his signature.

Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2361, transferring the University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System, now named Texas A&M University–Victoria.

Austin Police Department introduces electric patrol cars, starting a pilot to test performance and cost-efficiency, with potential for fleet expansion by 2027.

Delta Air Lines introduces new nonstop flights from Austin to Denver, Columbus, and Kansas City, enhancing its network with additional routes and expanded services.

Governor Abbott of Texas is set to sign the "One Big Beautiful Map" bill, restructuring district maps, amidst discussions about its impact on the political landscape.

A lawsuit has been filed against Kody Lane Talley and Texas Camp Horses, LLC for a crash in Burnet County that killed five friends from Dallas, seeking damages over $1 million.

Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed two anti-human trafficking bills, aiming to toughen penalties and prevent parole for traffickers of children and the disabled in Texas.

Texas legislators passed new youth camp safety laws following tragic flooding, with Governor Abbott ready to sign the bill, focusing on preventing future tragedies.

Hairy Man Road in Round Rock will be closed overnight from Aug 25 to 26 for bridge panel installation related to the Wyoming Springs extension project, with detours provided.

Williamson County celebrated the contributions of 34 student volunteers in the JP3 Teen Court program, which handled 44 cases. Scholarships were awarded to outstanding participants.