A fire broke out at an east Austin home, prompting the Austin Fire Department to take action. Crews extinguished the flames and searched for occupants amid concerns of someone trapped inside. The situation is under investigation.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department introduces new regulations for spotted seatrout, including a reduced daily bag limit and size restrictions, to protect the species. Public feedback on a tag system for oversized trout is sought.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to block an EPA methane emissions rule, arguing it's an overreach by the Biden administration and illegal under the Clean Air Act.

A federal court granted Texas AG Ken Paxton a preliminary injunction against President Biden's halting of border wall construction, securing $1.4 billion for the project.

Austin experiences unseasonably cold weather with gusty winds, transitioning into Daylight Saving Time and expecting variable temperatures with the chance of rain and thunderstorms later in the week.

Austin City Council approved exploring increased incentives for electric lawn equipment to reduce emissions and noise pollution, as proposed by Council Member Ryan Alter.

Dick Clark + Associates plans to build three affordable homes on a single lot in East Austin, utilizing Austin's new HOME Initiative to address the city's housing affordability issue.

Leah Turner from The University of Texas at Austin is awarded the 2024 Women in Energy Pinnacle Award for her leadership in the GeoFORCE Texas STEM outreach program.

Amplify Austin Day, a charity event supporting local nonprofits through business donations, hopes to increase its total funds raised since 2013, already over $102.7 million.

Texas House Republicans face significant changes after primary showdowns led to runoff elections, with Gov. Abbott and AG Paxton influencing the outcomes to promote their conservative agendas.

ATXN launches "Sound ON!," a show featuring live performances and interviews with local Austin musicians, aimed at highlighting the city's vibrant music scene.

The Austin Police Department has announced an initiative from March 7-17 to curb drunk driving during Spring Break, including obtaining blood search warrants for those who refuse to provide samples.

Austin police officers Schroeder and Wright saved a 4-year-old from choking by using an anti-choking device and back blows at Menlo at Mueller Apartments.