Austin and ATP face a legal challenge against their Project Connect light rail plan, with bond validation disputed in court by opposition including local businesses and AG Paxton's office.

Austin's rents decreased by nearly 10% in a year, slowing apartment construction, with average rent at $1,400 compared to the national $1,700 median. Experts discuss the downturn's impact on housing market dynamics.

Pitbull is set to perform at a free concert celebrating the University of Texas's move to the Southeastern Conference, with festivities including games, family activities, and fireworks. The event will take place in front of the UT tower.

Swim Club, a new poolside bar and restaurant with an '80s vibe, is set to open in Austin at the Downright Austin hotel, featuring playful decor, tropical drinks, and late-night hours.

The Austin Police seek help in finding a suspect of an attempted sexual assault from March 30, 2023, described as a young Black male, who fled the scene on Osmarea Drive.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues the Biden Administration’s HHS over a rule he claims forces healthcare providers to perform gender transition procedures.

After a SWAT standoff at a gas station, local business owner Saxx Williams of Saxx's Tacos, which was nearly destroyed, hosted a community event to foster unity and resilience.

Microsoft and Google are working with the American Hospital Association and the White House to bolster cybersecurity in rural US hospitals, providing discounted resources, security advice, and software funding.

The Brewtorium in Austin canceled a drag brunch due to a bomb threat, prompting a police search that found no danger. Community reaction mixed shock with resilience.

East Austin's Ah Sing Den cocktail bar is closing, to be replaced by Filipino restaurant OKO in the fall, a collaboration involving Chef Paul Qui. The bar's current management is offering staff positions in the new venture.

Governor Greg Abbott criticizes the Biden Administration's immigration policies, citing over 500,000 immigrant apprehensions and 43,700 criminal arrests by Texas's Operation Lone Star initiative.

A new historical marker was dedicated at the site of Kenney Fort in Round Rock, providing insight into the area's pioneer past and preserving the local Texas heritage.

Texas celebrates the completion of Samsung Highway, anticipated to improve logistics for businesses and reduce local traffic. Governor Abbott and local officials inaugurated the road, emphasizing its role in tech development and economic growth.