Two Texas game wardens, James Adcock and Allison Hatten, were honored by the TPWD for their exceptional service in boating and wildlife law enforcement.

Shane James, accused of a fatal shooting spree, has opted to self-represent in court, against advice to have a mental competency evaluation, with the evaluation to be ordered by the court.

Aviary Wine & Kitchen in South Austin has closed due to financial difficulties, reflective of the wider challenges local eateries face with rising costs.

West Travis County residents are urged to stop irrigation activities to help water tanks refill, with Stage 2 restrictions in effect limiting outdoor watering to once a week.

Firefighters in Mason County are battling a 3,000-acre wildfire, named the "North Art Complex" fire by Texas A&M Forest Service, which is only 10% contained and caused by lightning. No injuries or building damage reported.

Texas DPS Director Steve McCraw announces his retirement, closing a tenure marked by events such as Operation Lone Star and the Uvalde school shooting response.

The Texas DPS has banned gender changes on licenses, affecting transgender Texans' document accuracy, with potential discrimination and legal action looming.

Austin Police are investigating a Thursday night homicide on East Austin's Thurgood Avenue where a man was fatally shot. Details and suspect information remain limited as the investigation continues.

A 53-year-old man has died following a July disturbance in Mustang Ridge, leading to a suspicious death investigation by local police and Texas Rangers.

A sensor meant to protect Austin's power grid caused a blackout for 7,000 residents during a heatwave. Austin Energy recalibrated the sensor to prevent future issues.

Texas Governor's Office announced federal disaster aid for 10 more counties following Hurricane Beryl, aiding repair efforts under the FEMA Public Assistance program.

Austin's Vision Zero program has led to a 47-72% decrease in left-turn-related traffic injuries and fatalities due to signal timing improvements and signage.

The Round Rock City Council preliminarily approved raising utility rates to fund infrastructure maintenance and growth, with a final vote at the next meeting.