Pipedream Labs raises $13M for their innovative underground food delivery system, aiming to cut emissions and congestion by using robotic vehicles in tunnels.

Williamson County's Purchasing Department received the 2023 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® award from NPI for the 24th consecutive year, recognizing high standards in procurement practices.

Austin City Council approved reducing minimum lot sizes for single-family homes and allowing apartment construction near these homes to tackle the housing affordability crisis.

Dennis Weiner resigned as Round Rock ISD Police Chief, citing delayed responses to criminal investigations, including a sexual assault on a school bus.

The TCEQ announced an Ozone Action Day for the Austin area, advising residents to reduce driving and take other measures to improve air quality for sensitive groups.

Two people died in a car accident on SH 71 in Burnet County, leading to a road closure and an ongoing investigation by DPS troopers. Traffic resumed after over two hours.

An Austin man was arrested for alleged car arson in a Lakeway CVS parking lot, with an investigation involving several agencies leading to the arrest.

Austin ISD plans a partial hiring freeze due to a budget deficit, impacting non-campus staff but prioritizing critical roles like teachers. Meanwhile, Texas state universities cut jobs following a DEI initiatives ban.

Matt Mackowiak announced his intent to run for Texas GOP Chair, criticizing the current leadership and stressing the need for unity and better fundraising before the upcoming elections.

TPWD emphasizes water safety during National Water Safety Month, highlighting the need for life jackets and the use of engine cut-off switches, following a year with 175 boating accidents in Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted Daniel Perry a full pardon for the 2020 murder of a BLM protester, after a recommendation from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Glen Powell was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame and celebrated at the Paramount Theater in Austin, coinciding with his film "Hit Man" premiere.

UT News reports that trees at UT Austin benefit from the city's leaky pipes, sustaining growth even in droughts by contributing to Waller Creek's flow, as revealed by a study.