Austin Mayor Kirk Watson reports $710k in campaign funds, leading in the financial aspect for re-election, but his opponents, Carmen Llanes Pulido and Kathie Tovo, continue their campaigns focusing on community support and transparency.

Texas AG Ken Paxton claims a new impeachment attempt by the House ethics committee, but provides no evidence. Representative Andrew Murr, the committee chair, won't comment on the allegation.

President Biden's administration is on track to surpass the deportation numbers of both Trump and Obama, with nearly 66,000 individuals removed by ICE this year and over two million enforcement actions by Border Patrol in 2024.

Texas Governor Abbott champions strong economic ties with South Korea, focusing on knowledge-based economies, during his visit to Seoul as part of a three-nation tour.

President Biden will speak at the LBJ Library in Austin to discuss civil rights, coinciding with the GOP Convention and amidst calls for his withdrawal from reelection.

Governor Abbott opens Texas Taiwan Office to promote economic and cultural ties, signing a Statement of Intent to amplify investment, trade, and innovation, particularly in technology sectors.

Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson resigned amid controversies and legal challenges regarding his performance in office. He admitted stress and a lack of competence in his resignation letter.

Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax is set to present a city budget with a $13.2 million deficit as financial challenges surge, amid debates over public safety funding and community group demands for increased investment in city services.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott starts a tour in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan to discuss economic partnerships and innovation, focusing on sectors like semiconductors and manufacturing.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Rep. Raúl Grijalva are the first Democrats in Congress to suggest President Biden consider not running for reelection, despite pledging support if he remains a candidate.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Texas' law that requires porn sites to verify users' age through state-issued ID, balancing minor protection and free speech.

A court has paused a ban on LNG export applications, a legal win for Texas AG Ken Paxton against the Biden Administration. The ban's impact on Texas' economy was a key concern.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin has publicly called for President Joe Biden not to run in the 2024 election, citing concerns over Biden's debate performance and polling numbers.