Texas Senate Bill 546 proposes mandating 3-point seat belts on all school buses to enhance student safety, removing exemptions for older buses and financial constraints in certain districts.

Austin's Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is set for a $1 billion expansion to meet city growth by increasing capacity and modernizing the facility. The project will commence this summer and is expected to finish by 2031.

Recent incidents on Interstate 35 raise questions about road safety and TxDOT is under scrutiny after deadly crashes in Austin. Critics urge better safety measures.

A Texas House Committee unanimously rejected the "District of Austin" bill, which aimed to dissolve the city's government and create a state-managed district, due to lack of support and evidence of lower crime rates in Austin.

Salvadoran man sentenced to 10 years for his role in a fatal 2021 human smuggling attempt; Juan Alonso Barrientos-Quintanilla, 23, pled guilty to transporting illegal aliens, resulting in death.

Austin's first-ever women's sports bar, 1972 Women’s Sports Pub, opened near the University of Texas, focusing exclusively on broadcasting women's sports, coinciding with UT women's basketball team's Sweet 16 victory.

Austin is encouraging cycling for commuting, offering tips for confidence-building and details on using the CapMetro Bikeshare program, alongside promoting fun routes through Austin's Urban Trails.

William Rojas received a life sentence for murder in Hays County, with additional sentences for tampering with evidence. His conviction followed a multi-agency investigation into the killing of Esbin Santiago-Gomez.

Austin's weather forecast includes sun, clouds, and potential showers with temperatures reaching up to 92 degrees and mild winds. Showers and thunderstorms are likely later in the week.

A fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-35 in Round Rock, causing lane closures and traffic delays, is under investigation, with one death and two injuries reported.

Glass panels fell from a downtown Austin building under construction, leading to road closures and an investigation into the cause. No injuries were reported.

Texas Senate Bill 16 proposes voter registration changes requiring proof of citizenship, sparking debate over election integrity and potential voting hurdles.

A gas line rupture closed Bee Cave Parkway, with Lake Travis Fire Rescue responding and Texas Gas Service repairing the line; no hazardous levels detected.