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.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott updates the special session agenda, focusing on the protection of law enforcement and securing election processes, including keeping unsubstantiated complaints against police private and refining voter registration rules.

The South Congress area in Austin is experiencing a wave of break-ins, with Habana Restaurant recently burglarized. Businesses are increasing security measures in response.

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.

Texas Governor Abbott changes the special legislative session's focus, prioritizing law enforcement privacy and election procedural clarity, amid debates on police transparency and voting integrity.

An elderly woman, Billie M Crawford, died following an August 16 collision at North Lamar Boulevard and West Anderson Lane in Austin, marking the city's 66th fatal crash of the year.

Jacob Glenn Bender was arrested for trespassing and causing a break-in at Austin Pets Alive!, resulting in injured animals and enhanced shelter security.

Hays County invites the community to discuss the Roads Improvements Program at public meetings, encouraging transparency and collaboration on the initiative.

Austin has moved to Conservation Stage water restrictions due to improved Highland Lakes levels after recent flooding, emphasizing ongoing water conservation efforts.

Governor Abbott reminds Texans of the September 4 DUA application deadline for those affected by July 4th storms, highlighting the importance of financial aid for recovery.

Round Rock Utility Billing has introduced self-service payment tablets for in-person credit card payments to reduce wait times and enhance customer experience. Other payment methods remain available.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport partners with Austin's SMBR to launch the Gateway 2 Concessions series, supporting small businesses in joining airport concessions.

Texas Governor Abbott expands Special Session #2 agenda with laws on voter registration and law enforcement funding, stirring debate on voting rights and public safety.