Austin police are dealing with frequent street takeovers, involving dangerous driving and crowd disturbances, with recent events causing disruptions and prompting task force interventions.

A man named Darren Johannes Latvala was found deceased in an Austin park after a search that began when he went missing. Investigations continue into the circumstances of his death.

The Austin Monitor reports on the city's goals to electrify its vehicle fleet in alignment with its Climate Equity Plan, aiming for zero emissions by 2040, despite facing challenges such as supply constraints and infrastructure needs.

H-E-B and other stores like Aldi and Target in Austin will close for Easter, while 7-Eleven and Walmart remain open. Good Friday isn't a federal holiday, so most banks and mail couriers will operate normally, though the stock market will close.

Court documents reveal the driver of a concrete truck involved in a fatal collision with a school bus in Texas admitted to using cocaine before the crash.

Austin's Downtown Commission is advocating for a specialized anti-graffiti task force and funding to address rampant property defacement, costing over half a million dollars in cleanup efforts.

Austin is imposing stricter e-scooter regulations, reducing their numbers and speed limits at night due to safety concerns and city clutter. Only Lime and Bird will continue operating, with a significant decrease in available scooters.

Concerns over trash in Austin's waterways and the impact of homeless camps on the environment were discussed in relation to the city's Environmental Investment Plan. Residents voiced their issues, hoping for solutions at an upcoming public hearing.

UT Austin, ACC, and Texas Institute for Electronics partner to create a Semiconductor Training Center aimed at equipping the semiconductor workforce with necessary skills to meet industry demands by 2030.

Two fatalities occurred in Buda, Texas, when a concrete truck collided with a school bus, leading to community grief and an ongoing investigation into the incident involving FJM Concrete Pumping.

A hailstorm hit Hamilton Pool Road in Austin, covering the area with pea- and dime-sized hailstones, and surprising residents with a wintry scene. Despite concerns of damage, no severe impacts were reported.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders higher education institutions to revise free speech policies to include clear definitions and sanctions for antisemitism.

Texans driving to view the April 8 solar eclipse will be greeted by native wildflowers along highways, thanks to TxDOT's careful cultivation since the 1930s. These flowers support local ecosystems and require annual planting and maintenance.