ACC graduate Aimee Keller opened QiLi Dance Studio to promote Chinese dance and cultural education in Austin. The studio is gaining attention, enhancing local cultural offerings.

Frost Bank plans to double its Austin presence by 2026, contributing to employment with over 170 jobs and prioritizing customer service, as seen in its latest I-35 corridor branch.

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin are developing Ambient Diffusion, a method to train AI on corrupted images to prevent replication of copyrighted material.

The Downtown Austin Alliance is combating storefront vacancies by connecting artists with property owners to revitalize the area with creative installations.

The Austin Police Department is actively addressing its substantial staffing shortage by organizing recruitment events to attract new officers to the force.

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.