A suspected drunk driver struck a Mustang Ridge Police cruiser, resulting in significant vehicle damage, no officer injuries, and one passenger hospitalized. The driver, lacking a valid license and insurance, was arrested for DWI.

Two young boys were shot in separate incidents in East Houston; a 10-year-old was critically injured, and an 11-year-old died. One person was questioned by police.

Over 830 new laws take effect in Texas, impacting education, property ownership, public safety, and more, including limits on foreign property ownership and classroom changes.

Sikorsky S-76 helicopter crashed in Hays County, with minor injuries reported and an FAA-led investigation underway.

Austin's weather forecast predicts a mix of late summer warmth and potential thunderstorms, with a partly sunny Labor Day and temperatures approaching triple digits midweek, before chances of rain increase by the weekend.

A person experiencing a mental health crisis on SH 130 caused a temporary road closure managed by Mustang Ridge police; lanes reopened within 30 minutes.

An Austin man was arrested for the manslaughter of his girlfriend after initially claiming she died from choking; autopsy revealed a fatal head injury.

The Fifth Circuit Court will rehear the case on Texas' Senate Bill 4, a law that could let police arrest migrants suspected of illegal entry, which has seen varied court rulings.

Texas announces Free College Application Week from October 13-19, 2025, allowing students to apply to public universities without fees, as part of efforts to increase higher education accessibility.

Regina Jones was pronounced dead after a welfare check; her boyfriend Reginald Crosby was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter, following an admission of causing her fatal injuries.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected in Austin, with high temperatures around 90 degrees and an 80% chance of precipitation. Weather will clear up midweek with highs in the mid-90s.

Williamson County launches an online debris removal aid application for residents affected by severe weather, offering guidance and a hotline for assistance.

An Austin man was arrested for threatening a presidential staffer, with the charges upon conviction potentially leading to five years in prison. He remains innocent until proven guilty.