The Austin Tourism Commission is scrutinizing short-term rental platforms, with City Council expected to regulate the market, amid residents' concerns over unlicensed rentals and loss of hotel tax revenue.

Travis County and APD disagree on the cost of magistration services. Travis County denies APD's claim of a $14.5 million ask, stating the original proposal was $10.9 million. Costs and responsibilities are debated ahead of a city council review.

The Randalls grocery store on Research Blvd. in Austin is closing on Feb. 10 due to poor performance, not related to the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Employees may relocate to other stores.

The Pflugerville community supports BBQ joint owner John Brotherton through a GoFundMe, helping with medical bills due to his critical health emergency and coma.

Texas AG Paxton responded to the Supreme Court, opposing the Biden Administration's attempt to remove Texas's border barriers, continuing a legal battle over the issue.

Rachel Davis Mersey has been appointed the full-time dean of the Moody College of Communication at UT Austin after previously serving as the interim dean.

Round Rock braces for extreme cold with preemptive city measures, emergency services preparedness, and resident tips for safety and utilities protection.

The Texas Workforce Commission launched MyTXCareer, a free app to help Texans find jobs matching their skills and career goals, amidst the state's economic growth.

Two individuals were hospitalized after their car hit a tree in northwest Austin, with one person extricated by firefighters; the crash caused early morning traffic disruptions.

Texas recovered over $200 million from Medicaid fraud in 2023 through Attorney General Ken Paxton's office investigations, with 79 indictments and 61 convictions.

Apartment complexes in Central Texas, like the Townhomes at Double Creek, are cutting off water to prevent pipes from bursting due to freezing temperatures, raising questions about the legality of such measures without tenant consent.

The 2023 Austin Potato Expo features a record-breaking trade show, industry discussions, including sessions on social media and AI in food sorting, and networking events.

Austin's New Fortune Chinese restaurant, previously shut down due to the pandemic, is set to reopen as New Fortune 2 at a new location, offering traditional Cantonese dim sum.