Recent openings in Austin's dining scene include diverse new spots like Hui Lau Shan and BOA Steakhouse, with a highlight on Si Baby Q, which mixes Texas BBQ with Southeast Asian flavors.

FEMA upgraded Austin's flood insurance rating, enabling homeowners to get a 25% discount starting October 1, 2024, rewarding city efforts to mitigate flood risks.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticizes the Biden Administration's border policy and claims misrepresentation by the federal government concerning border wire management and illegal crossings.

Texas AG Ken Paxton rules that voter information on ballots must be redacted for Public Information Act requests to ensure ballot secrecy and uphold voter privacy.

The 15th annual HAAM Corporate Battle of the Bands event in Austin raised funds for musicians' health care through a live band competition featuring local company employees.

The NTSB meeting discussed a near-miss at Austin's airport involving FedEx and Southwest planes, emphasizing the need for better tracking technology in fog.

CapMetro proposes to enhance Leander's Pickup Zone service, which would increase the on-demand area by 0.64 square miles, benefitting 4,000 residents and including key centers. The expansion is pending a public hearing.

Austin Water is requesting customers in southwest Austin to conserve water during a 12-hour repair of a 48-inch water line, to maintain system pressure.

A cement truck rollover near Lakeway injured one person, causing significant traffic disruption. Emergency crews, including STAR Flight, responded, and the victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Austin Community College District has hired Linbeck Group to expand its dental hygiene program, with anticipated construction costs of $5 million, funded by the 2022 GO Bond.

APD is investigating an officer-involved shooting from May 21, 2024, releasing footage and details of the event where Officer Ryan Nichols fatally shot armed suspect Alfonso Gonzales at a Texaco station.

Urban Alchemy transforms a parking lot into 'The Oasis,' a safe space for the homeless in downtown Austin, offering amenities like food, water, and protection from the heat.

Zoox is set to start testing self-driving Toyota Highlanders with safety drivers in Austin this summer, contributing to the city's ongoing integration of autonomous vehicles.