David Amsler has been appointed as Hutto, Texas's new Director of Strategic Operations, expected to enhance efficiency and growth across several city departments.

A study by Upgraded Points highlighted on KXAN shows high costs of concert vacations in cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, while cities like Lexington and Cleveland offer more affordable options.

Austin's Finance Committee suggests changes are needed for the Firefighter Retirement Fund, which has exceeded the recommended amortization period, indicating financial instability.

UT Austin researchers found that a cholera strain resists genetic change by neutralizing plasmids using a unique two-part immune system, a discovery which could guide new treatments.

Governor Greg Abbott criticizes Texas House Democrats for opposing a $6 billion educational reform package that aimed to increase funding and school safety, and support school choice.

ACC experts, including Real Estate Professor Job Hammond, offer practical advice on mortgage refinancing, emphasizing the need for homeowners to assess financial goals and lender legitimacy for a successful refinance.

The Red River Cultural District in Austin is awaiting a city response about requested funds, with growing economic pressures and a new city manager potentially causing delays.

Austin City Council calls for more environmental studies on the proposed $5 billion I-35 expansion, as TxDOT enlists AECOM to manage associated drainage projects.

Austin Habitat for Humanity is building 12 townhomes for single mothers and has begun its largest project, Persimmon Point, with 126 affordable homes in response to Austin's high real estate prices.

A brown Doberman trapped beneath the ground in Bastrop, Texas, was successfully rescued by local emergency services. The collaborative rescue effort reinforced the strong community spirit in facing adversity.

A 26-year-old from San Marcos has been charged after allegedly bringing a firearm to a UT Austin protest. The incident is part of a series of protests that have resulted in numerous arrests.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiates the Landowner Compensation Program, providing aid for property damage due to border crime. Applicants must file claims within 90 days, backed by law enforcement reports.

Officers responded to a burglary at Calhoun Hall on the UT Austin campus, involving vandalism and no reported injuries. UTPD seeks public assistance in their ongoing investigation.