Texas News Roundup (8/31/25)

Flood watch for South-Central Texas: A National Weather Service map shows areas along I-35 and US 90 under a Flood Watch until noon CDT Monday as soaked ground and forecast rains raise flash-flood risks — learn what to do.

Texas swing, supercharged: Asleep at the Wheel marks 50 years in the Lone Star State with Riding High in Texas, a 10-track Western swing album featuring Lyle Lovett, Brennen Leigh, and Billy Strings, plus festival stops from Austin City Limits to Moon Crush in October — check out the full story.

Texas Roadhouse family feast: For $55, the chain’s to-go sirloin-steak pack feeds four with perfectly cooked steaks, a salad, two shareable sides and a dozen rolls with cinnamon butter— find out if it lives up to the hype.

Centralized pest alerts launch: Starting today, Texas’ new law consolidates all pest and disease warnings—from zebra mussels to chronic wasting disease—into one AgriLife Extension Service portal with direct sign-up for real-time notifications — find out.

UTSA becomes Texas’ third-largest: With Monday’s merger with UT Health San Antonio now complete, UT San Antonio unites 40,000 students, 17,000 employees and over $486 million in annual research expenditures — learn what this means for the region.

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