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.

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 ISD's Central Office is closed due to an overnight power outage. The building's power and backup generator are down, disrupting services and requiring the relocation of a board meeting.

Former City Council Member Don Zimmerman has filed a lawsuit challenging Austin's allocation of $400,000 to assist residents seeking out-of-state abortions, claiming it violates Texas law.

The Texas "SCOPE" Act faces a legal challenge from FIRE, who claims it infringes on First Amendment rights by imposing broad restrictions on content minors can access online.

The Round Rock ISD Board approved a near $1 billion bond election for school facility improvements, with a focus on maintenance, technology, and educational programs.

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.

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.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration and EEOC to block new guidance on gender identity discrimination enforcement.

Members of Congress call for better heat protections for USPS workers after a postal worker died from heat, highlighting the need for rest breaks, drinking water, and air-conditioned vehicles.

Texas celebrated schools honored with the 2024 Veteran Education Excellence Award by the Texas Veterans Commission for supporting veterans' education.

Former Austin Fire chaplain Andrew Fox is suing the city for wrongful termination over a blog post on transgender athletes, alleging First Amendment rights violations.