The Texas Attorney General is suing Essence Massage in Austin for alleged prostitution, aiming to close it as part of a wider crackdown on illicit massage parlors.

The Powerball jackpot in Texas has reached $376 million, with no winners in the latest draw. The next prize could be over $177.5 million, and Texans are eagerly buying tickets.

MTV's "The Challenge" star Nelson Thomas will undergo leg amputation following a severe car accident. He advocates against drunk driving, expressing regret over his decision to drive after drinking.

The Austin Justice Coalition criticized the city for its lack of progress on racial disparity issues affecting the Black community during a "State of Black Austin" address.

David Yoskowitz of the TPWD has been appointed to the Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council to advise on conservation and boating initiatives.

Patrick N. Findlay has been appointed as the new assistant director of the FBI's Office of Congressional Affairs, bringing legal and governmental experience to the role.

Austin FC's Q2 Stadium offers affordable drinks and local culinary options according to the Statesman and Austin Eater, with cashless payment and drink limits enforced during games.

Del Valle ISD board President Rebecca Birch resigned suddenly during a meeting, concurrent with the divisive reappointment of former Trustee Damián Pantoja.

The Planning Commission approved St. David's HealthCare's expansion in South Austin, allowing nearly quadrupling the size of its medical office despite neighborhood concerns.

The Boiling Crab has opened a new location in Austin, offering Louisiana-Cajun style seafood boils, fried seafood baskets, and drinks at the Linc shopping center.

UT Austin disciplines students for pro-Palestinian protest; sanctions include suspension threat and reflection paper.

The Austin Antique Mall is closing in May, with Playland Skate Center expanding into its space, marking yet another transformation in Austin's cityscape.

The Austin Bat Refuge rescued bats stuck to a bird repellent gel, using corn oil and soap to free and rehabilitate them, while urging the public to avoid harmful repellents.