Waco Police hosted a Back to School Bash and distributed more than 1,500 free backpacks with school supplies at the Waco Convention Center.

Belton ISD’s Project Heartbeat is working with community partners to provide meals to families in need during summer break.

Helping Hands Ministry in Belton is hosting activities to provide assistance to families in need during the summer.

College Station police are investigating an attempted ATM theft where suspects used a stolen truck to try to pull the machine from its location.

El Paso-area activists held a block-party protest against Meta’s planned data center construction, citing pollution and water concerns, and urging a moratorium.

A guide explains how to find Baytown jail and inmate information using police and county booking records.

Authorities secured Deerbrook Mall in Humble after a reported shooting left one juvenile shot and another juvenile detained.

Police responded to an active shooter report at Deerbrook Mall in Humble, Texas, where one person was shot and another was detained.

Houston is forecast to see triple-digit heat index values over the weekend, with low rain chances.

A Gatesville couple was arrested after a 9-month-old daughter was found severely malnourished and hospitalized, with child endangerment and injury charges filed.

A Montgomery County Council member says firefighters violated the county’s Trust Act by preparing to launch a Potomac boat to potentially rescue people fleeing ICE earlier this week.

Lufkin, Huntington, Angelina County, and Texas DPS reported multiple late-Friday/early-Saturday arrests including theft, warrants, DWI, and drug offenses.

Bell County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about jury duty phone scammers threatening arrest unless payment is sent by phone.

Killeen City Council voted to pursue litigation over a downtown hotel and declined to fund a homeless shelter, amid other local updates.

Theft allegations in Killeen and reports of suspicious people in Lampasas were described.

Walmart Wellness Day in Killeen provided free screenings and low-cost immunizations at the Stan Schlueter Loop location.

A local calendar listed Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, and other community group meetings and contact information.

Killeen ISD reported serving 85,860 summer feeding meals and expanded meal sites with community partners across the district.

The family of Texas Tech El Paso medical student Vaibhav Duggal, who died by suicide after disciplinary action, seeks legal review and mental-health reforms.

TxDOT said the MoKan corridor cannot be exclusively rail without an accessory road project, affecting Capital Metro’s Project Connect plans.

Texas DPS arrested 15 suspected gang members in the Austin area for allegedly distributing meth, seizing drugs, weapons, and cash.

Bayou Vista and other nearby municipalities list scheduled city council and school board meetings with dates, times, and locations.

Hays County Commissioners Court approved two educational plaques for the courthouse lawn to commemorate the El Camino Real de los Tejas trail.

Sri Sanatan Dham in San Marcos hosts Indian culture and welcome events to support international students and neighbors.

Gary Job Corps named Chris Roff as director and outlined plans to grow enrollment to 800 by September through partnerships.

Houston police are seeking public help after a man was shot and killed on Lipan Road in Houston, Texas.