Williamson County commenced construction on a new ramp at SH 195 and Ronald Reagan Blvd to improve safety and traffic flow in Georgetown, with completion expected by summer 2026.

The Austin Reuse Directory is an online resource for buying, renting, or repairing used items, promoting sustainability and supporting local businesses.

Nicholas Keith Bonneville received a 37-month prison sentence for a wire fraud scheme that defrauded over $1 million from victims by falsely promising high returns on foreign exchange trading.

An art fundraiser organized by Friends of the Round Rock Public Library will take place from September 2-30 to support local library services in Round Rock, Texas.

Texas Governor Abbott orders DPS to detain and return absent Democrat House members to the Capitol to address a legislative standstill after they left to block a voting bill.

Austin faces a week of intense heat with highs potentially reaching 98 degrees and heat index values up to 104. The National Weather Service advises caution.

A man was fatally shot in southeast Austin; an 18-year-old relative is arrested, with the Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating the incident as isolated with no threat to the public.

Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a GOP-backed redistricting vote, preventing a legislative quorum and prompting criticism from Republicans who threaten punitive measures upon their return.

An 89-year-old man, Jorge Lopez-Garcia, who went missing in Southeast Austin, was safely found after the Austin Police Department and the community conducted a search.

Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed three bills in Houston to support veterans, focusing on job creation, healthcare, and easing transitions for military families.

The Hays County Sheriff's Office Civil Service Commission will hold a public meeting on August 7th, 2025, to discuss amendments to the review and appeal process for Promotional Examination.

Governor Abbott threatens legal action, including removal from office and felony charges, against Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a vote.

Texas Governor Abbott announced a TEF loan for a 456 MW natural gas power plant in Houston to support the state's electricity demands and will be operational by Summer 2026.