Georgetown ISD is considering a voter‑approved tax‑rate question that could raise millions to boost teacher and staff pay. Trustees must decide by Aug. 17 whether to put it on the November ballot.

Austin Transit Partnership picked Stadler to build the CITYLINK trains for the city's first light rail. The board approved $39M to start vehicle design and ordered an initial 21-car fleet.

A Little Shady opens Aug. 4 in Kyle with a 'Greatest Hits' menu of Shady Grove classics, from green chile cheese fries to the Hippie Chick sandwich.

Gong Cha inked a franchise deal to open 50 new stores across Texas' four major metros, including San Antonio, over the next seven years.

HSI San Antonio says an Eagle Pass man received a 10‑year federal sentence after a Homeland Security Task Force investigation into firearms smuggling.

Fire and air crews responded to a water rescue near Montopolis Drive after reports of a paddleboard and kayaker caught in a strong current.

A State Auditor review and a 2025 law are prompting Texas to broaden access to state careers by loosening degree requirements and emphasizing skills.

Crews recovered a person from Lake Travis Saturday after a swimmer failed to resurface near Point Venture. Authorities say there is no indication of criminal activity.

At least one person was hospitalized after a shooting near Austin’s Rainey Street early Sunday. Police say detectives are canvassing the area and asking witnesses to come forward.

A man who stumbled out of the woods near Butler Park died early Sunday; police detained a person of interest and detectives are seeking witnesses.

Austin FC says it alerted authorities after families raised concerns of youth-on-youth misconduct; the academy paused activities for the affected age group while investigators probe.

Rockspring closed roughly $28.2M to start The Highlands, a 254‑acre mixed‑use project near Marble Falls. Horizontal work is slated to begin in September.

ATCEMS says one person was critically injured after medics were dispatched to West Yager Lane and the northbound I‑35 service road Friday afternoon.