Williamson County offices will close on Sept. 1 for Labor Day, but the local animal shelter remains open. Public meetings are rescheduled, including budget hearings now on Sept. 3.

Rep. Greg Casar announces his reelection campaign for potentially new Texas District 37 amid the controversy of state redistricting that could favor Republicans.

The inaugural Public Art Makers Expo at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport showcased the collaboration of artists and industry professionals, focusing on the creation of public art in community spaces.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett won't run for reelection if the new Texas redistricting maps are upheld, leaving the 37th District to Rep. Greg Casar. This shift is due to GOP efforts to realign districts favorably for their party.

A Hays County school bus with two students on board was trapped in a sinkhole caused by a water line rupture, with no injuries reported. Repair assessments are pending.

A 19-year-old died after a vehicle struck him in Horseshoe Bay; driver Oliver Eve is charged with Intoxication Manslaughter. The police are investigating.

Deputies and bystanders in Texas rescued a person from a burning car after a two-vehicle crash, with the sheriff's office highlighting the need for more fire extinguishers in patrol vehicles.

The Texas Senate passed a GOP-favored congressional map, sparking accusations of gerrymandering and potential Voting Rights Act violations, and sent it to Gov. Abbott for his signature.

Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 2361, transferring the University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System, now named Texas A&M University–Victoria.

Austin Police Department introduces electric patrol cars, starting a pilot to test performance and cost-efficiency, with potential for fleet expansion by 2027.

Delta Air Lines introduces new nonstop flights from Austin to Denver, Columbus, and Kansas City, enhancing its network with additional routes and expanded services.

Governor Abbott of Texas is set to sign the "One Big Beautiful Map" bill, restructuring district maps, amidst discussions about its impact on the political landscape.

A lawsuit has been filed against Kody Lane Talley and Texas Camp Horses, LLC for a crash in Burnet County that killed five friends from Dallas, seeking damages over $1 million.