Texas is changing community college funding to follow student success metrics rather than enrollment, emphasizing in-demand skills and workforce needs with a $683 million budget increase.

A man is stealing Texas Lottery tickets from Fayette County stores using counterfeit money, with the Sheriff's Office and the Texas Lottery Commission investigating.

"Miller's Girl," directed by Jade Halley Bartlett and starring Jenna Ortega, faces criticism for its awkward student-teacher relationship portrayal, although the cast's performances receive praise.

NYC council examines bonds for city improvements, focusing on financial gaps in parklands and cultural projects. Debate involves precise analysis for future bonds.

Austin, Texas celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with a belated march and festival after a winter delay, emphasizing unity and community support including proactive measures for the homeless during cold weather.

A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries in a collision near McNeil High School in northwest Austin and was rushed to the hospital for life-threatening injuries.

Jose Martinez-Argueta stabbed and killed his wife, Maryuri Reconco, out of jealousy at a birthday party in Austin, before being fatally shot by police.

Sunny and mild weather is anticipated for Austin with a high of 65 degrees, while the rest of the week should see similar temperatures, with possible thunderstorms by Friday night. January was the fifth wettest on record for the city.

The Texas AG's office is appealing a judge's orders for depositions from former employees, calling them a distraction from important border policy work. They seek to prevent what they see as harassment and a personal vendetta by these ex-employees.

A manhunt is underway for a man who threatened a CVS employee near UT Austin. The suspect fled before police arrived, and no injuries were reported. Both APD and UTPD are investigating.

Justin Timberlake announces his concert in Austin on May 31 during his "Forget Tomorrow World Tour," with ticket sales via the Moody Center starting February 1, using the presale code ZILKER.

A City of Austin employee, formerly with the Killeen Housing Authority, faces federal embezzlement charges for allegedly misusing nearly $70,000 in public housing funds.

Austin's Red River Cultural District is urgently seeking financial aid from the city to combat development pressures and support its live music venues.