Texas Governor Abbott filed an emergency petition for the removal of Rep. Gene Wu, after Wu led a Democrat walkout to break quorum. The Governor cites abandonment of duty and alludes to potential illegal activities.

Governor Abbott announced a Texas Energy Fund loan for NRG Energy Inc. to build a 456 MW natural gas power plant in Houston, aiming to improve the state's power grid by 2026.

TCSO is probing a homicide on Moore Road after a man in his 40s died from a gunshot and an 18-year-old relative was arrested; the incident seems isolated with no public threat.

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.