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

A fire broke out in a downtown Austin high-rise, was contained quickly by firefighters, with efforts to remove smoke and ensure safety ongoing. Traffic was temporarily affected as the area was secured.

The Seabrook Square development in East Austin is set to provide 204 affordable housing units for families earning up to 60% of MFI, with amenities aimed at supporting local artists and creating a vibrant community.

Historic African American cemeteries in Austin, Texas, were vandalized, with headstones damaged and spray-painted, causing community distress and calls for action.

A man was shot in North Austin in what police believe was a random incident. No arrests have been made yet. In Kyle, a DEA and SWAT operation on a different case caused local disruption and property damage.

The Central Texas Food Bank opens a school pantry at Creedmoor Elementary to address food insecurity in the region, offering a variety of food options, including special diets.

The Austin Police Department seeks two suspects for a shooting on W Ben White Boulevard that injured an adult and a child. The suspects, in a grey Volkswagen, are both male, one with dreadlocks. Police request public assistance.

President Biden invited Kate Cox, who challenged Texas' abortion laws, to the State of the Union address, underscoring his stance on reproductive rights.

TSA officers intercepted four loaded handguns at Austin airport checkpoints in a single day, a significant portion of the year's total, leading to criminal charges and potential TSA fines up to $15,000.

An AISD police officer who was shot in a rampage has returned to duty. Sgt. Val Barnes recovered from a leg injury sustained during an attack that left six dead. The suspected shooter faces multiple charges.

Schools in Fayette County and surrounding areas are closed or delayed due to severe weather and flood threats, with districts prioritizing student and staff safety amid hazardous roads.

Activist Carmen Llanes Pulido enters the Austin mayoral race, vowing to tackle issues like inadequate planning, investor-favored deals, and urbanist plans that could harm community interests.

The city's Parks and Recreation Department seeks to hire 850 lifeguards for the upcoming swim season, offering a competitive wage and benefits like free training.