A man, Phillip Weidner, died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on Guadalupe Street in Austin, marking the city's 61st fatal accident in 2025.

Texas introduces a new design for driver licenses and ID cards to enhance security and prevent identity theft, featuring a black star and using a more secure material.

Texas Democrats ended their quorum break and returned to the legislature, facing intense pressure amidst a contentious redistricting battle and looming legislative deadlines.

Fatal car crash in Austin on August 11 claims one life, marks the city's 60th fatal crash for the year, with Austin Police seeking public aid in the investigation.

Austin's weather teeters between extreme heat and hopeful rain chances, with temperatures nearing 100 degrees and possible thunderstorms forecasted by the National Weather Service.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Brent Morgan as a judge to the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County, Texas, with a term ending on December 31, 2026.

San Marcos police seek Milton Ivan Cruz Redondo for a non-fatal stabbing. Redondo has an active arrest warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and may be hiding in Kyle. Authorities ask for public help to locate him.

The USDA invests $750 million in a facility in Edinburg, Texas, to combat the New World screwworm, protecting U.S. livestock and over 2 million jobs in agriculture.

Beto O'Rourke's group donated over $1 million to support Texas Democrats during a redistricting battle, leading to legal action by Attorney General Ken Paxton, who seeks to revoke the group's charter and penalize O'Rourke.

Governor Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney for the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County, Texas, with a term extending until December 31, 2026.

Austin faces a week of intense heat with temperatures reaching into the triple digits, minimal nighttime relief, and slight chances of showers and thunderstorms.

The Round Rock City Council approved an $831,222 engineering contract for the Deepwood Drive extension to improve local traffic flow and connectivity.

Williamson County reminds residents of the Disaster Recovery Center's closing and honors its 2025 Employees of the Year. County offices will also close on September 1 for Labor Day.