A severe rollover accident near Lake Travis on Friday night caused life-threatening injuries to one person, prompting emergency services to respond and transport the victim to a medical center. Traffic was significantly affected.

The CDC reports an outbreak of Salmonella linked to contact with small turtles, affecting 51 people across 21 states, with children particularly at risk.

Two Texas men were arrested on charges of illegal firearms dealing without a license, with one also facing charges for trafficking and straw purchases.

Texas AG Ken Paxton and 23 states support an Arizona law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court against a lower court's injunction.

Round Rock Public Library opens pre-registration on August 19 for limited ESL class spots, with mandatory online pre-registration determining class timing.

Texas AG Ken Paxton recognized 11 AAGs for their service to children and the Child Support Division, naming Ashley Larios Assistant Attorney General of the Year.

The Austin City Limits Music Festival rescheduled Chappell Roan to perform on Sundays, causing ticket holder concerns and sparking social media outcry.

Austin Police named two victims of a fatal shooting as Ricardo Martinez and Aldo Edgar Romero-Milan, marking the city's 28th and 29th homicides of the year.

Zillow reports that Austin's real estate market could be turning in favor of buyers, with a heat index nearing the threshold indicating a buyer's market. This shift is alongside new housing developments in East Austin and ongoing market transitions.

Texas reports a seventh month of labor force growth, despite a decrease in nonfarm jobs for July, with a consistent year-on-year increase in jobs and a lower unemployment rate than the national average.

The Austin Equity Office announced the 2024-2025 Equity Mini Grant Fund, inviting grassroots organizations to apply for funding to support various community issues. Applications in multiple languages are accepted until October 15.

FBR Management is opening a new establishment at the former site of Crow Bar in South Austin, following an arson incident that destroyed the bar in 2022.

Lockhart, Texas experienced its first homicide of the year with the death of 20-year-old Carlos Sanchez who was fatally shot. A juvenile is a person of interest but no arrests have been made.