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.

Austin's weather remains hot, reaching highs near 98°F with clear skies today and similar conditions expected for the week. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms appears mid-week and into the weekend.

A motorcyclist died in a collision in Del Valle Sunday night, with APD investigating the incident at Pearce Lane and Alomar Cove, per KVUE and CBS Austin reports.

Tesla faces potential lawsuit from TCAD over Gigafactory's property value dispute and undergoes scrutiny for a tax rebate agreement with Travis County.

Texas Democrats face financial repercussions from a two-week quorum break made to block a redistricting bill, with fines totaling $9,354.25 issued by the House Administration Committee.