Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas signs a Statement of Mutual Cooperation with the UK to advance trade and job growth, meeting with UK officials including Secretary Badenoch and PM Rishi Sunak.

Texas A&M Forest Service warns of extreme wildfire conditions approaching the Texas Panhandle, urging residents to prepare by creating evacuation plans and 'Go Kits.'

Carson Collins from Austin wins second place in C-SPAN’s 2024 student documentary contest, again making history with his entry on classical liberal education.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Austin's Paramount Theatre on April 27-28, with proceeds benefiting Texas State Parks.

Driver Tyrone Thompson was arrested after a fatal crash in Austin that killed one pedestrian and injured another; charged with "Crash Involving Death."

The CMT Music Awards have announced their nominees, with Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, and others leading. Ballerini will host the event in Austin on April 7, also featuring diverse new artists and fan voting.

House of Shan, a lifestyle brand, fuses retail with philanthropy, donating part of its profits to women's and children's charities while building a community around shared values.

Austin and Travis County approve a plan to extend reclaimed water systems to additional downtown buildings, expecting to conserve 45 million gallons of potable water annually.

Austin's Mayor Watson and Uber CEO Khosrowshahi discussed autonomous vehicle integration at SXSW, highlighting safety and cooperation with city infrastructure.

A study at The University of Texas suggests that touch can jumpstart babies' self-recognition abilities, with tactile experiences leading to earlier mirror self-recognition.

The SXSW premiere of "Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience" celebrated the career of KUTX 98.9's John Aielli and reflected on Austin's cultural evolution.

A hit-and-run during SXSW in downtown Austin left one dead and another critically injured. Police are investigating and seeking information on the driver.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has issued new school safety guidance, mandating panic alarms, armed security, mental-health training, and parent notification systems.