The League of Women Voters Austin Area is focusing on local ballot items, such as Travis County Proposition A, for the November elections, emphasizing their importance alongside the presidential race.

ABBYY, a company specializing in document and data processing, is relocating its headquarters from California to Austin, Texas, joining other tech giants in the emerging tech hub and continuing to operate its California office.

Willie Nelson surprised festivalgoers by performing with Chris Stapleton at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, strengthening his legacy with the event.

Austin police investigated a suspicious item at Austin-Bergstrom Airport; the terminal continued operating normally and an all-clear was given shortly after.

Texas lawmakers discuss the crisis of rising retail theft impacting businesses, with an estimated $5.9 billion loss in 2022 and calls for tougher laws.

A home builder has joined Bee Cave's lawsuit to stop a controversial warehouse project, with residents worried about noise, light pollution, and traffic safety.

The Texas DPS released a report on the Compassionate Use Program (CUP), aiming to assess its sustainability and accessibility, ahead of the 89th Texas Legislature session.

The Austin Police Department reported increased vigilance at the 2024 Fall Music Festival, with two arrests and responses to 225 calls, highlighting the importance of public safety.

Austin faces a hot weekend with temperatures in the mid-90s, bringing concerns of poor air quality and high pollen levels. A cold front next Tuesday should cool things down, though no rain is expected.

Central Texans are mobilizing to aid Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton through volunteering, providing supplies, and donating blood, with a focus on support as local Red Cross faces volunteer shortages.

An Austin woman reported a former Sandbox VR employee for recording under her skirt while she was at a VR venue. The incident is under police investigation.

Austin seeks public input on Congress Avenue's transformation into a pedestrian plaza, with a focus on the stretch from Cesar Chavez to 11th Street as part of the CAUDI project.

Austin's Fire Station 1 reopened after renovations, now offering improved amenities for first responders, including new dorms and a community health paramedic program.