Williamson County received a AAA bond rating from Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor's, reflecting its strong financial management and surplus reserves, allowing it to issue $160 million in road bonds and $167 million in notes.

Scammers are impersonating IRS and law enforcement to steal money and personal information, using scare tactics via phone calls. Round Rock city officials advise verifying caller identity and reporting suspicious activity to authorities.

Activism highlighting abortion rights issues takes center stage at SXSW in Austin, Texas, with a mobile billboard and panels underscoring the impact of restrictive laws and the role of big tech in data mining.

Firefighters in Liberty Hill, Texas, worked through the weekend to control a mulch fire that started Saturday. Containment efforts are ongoing, with no reported injuries.

The Austin City Council approved changes to environmental protections, enabling updates on the Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake, despite some ecosystem impact concerns.

Austin-Travis County EMS adapts its emergency response during South by Southwest, employing mini-ambulances and medic-motorcycles to navigate the crowded downtown streets.

SXSW Film Festival in Austin features "Punk Rock Lottery," a documentary about a dynamic music event where local musicians form random bands, which will also take place live at the festival.

"Oppenheimer" dominated the 96th Academy Awards with key wins including Best Picture, as performances, like Ryan Gosling's, added excitement to the event.

Protesters rallied at the Texas Capitol against the immigration enforcement bill SB 4, criticizing it for racial profiling and questioning its constitutionality. The bill's effect was delayed by the Supreme Court.

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.