Travis County has launched a $23.7 million diversion program to provide mental health care instead of jail for nonviolent offenders with mental illness, expanding services to offer round-the-clock care.

Georgetown faces a water shortage by 2030 unless a new source is found, amidst a population surge to 86,000 residents. The city is expanding water infrastructure and promoting conservation to manage the looming challenge.

Pastor Colby Cotton becomes the youngest pastor at First Baptist Church NBC in San Marcos, TX, which will now be known as New Zion Design Baptist Church.

Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a vacant Austin building. The fire, with unknown cause, occurred on St. John's Avenue, causing traffic delays as crews secured the area.

Vandals defaced the Willie Nelson statue in Austin with graffiti, and the Downtown Austin Alliance quickly cleaned it up, reflecting the community's respect for public art and Nelson's local significance.

One person was fatally shot in a North Austin shopping center. Emergency services responded, but the victim died. APD stated there is no public threat and is appealing for witnesses.

An Australian ex-exchange student is suing a Texas fraternity for severe injuries incurred during an alleged assault, with medical bills over $350,000 and seeking damages over $1 million.

Texas is to receive $359 million from the federal infrastructure bill to improve water systems, focusing on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, with special attention to underserved communities.

Austin anticipates a warm weekend with clear skies, with highs near 79°F today and climbing to 82°F on Sunday, though a cold front on Wednesday will bring gusty winds and cooler temperatures in the mid-60s.

Austin cancels a $2 million McKinsey homelessness study due to lack of full cooperation and funding from partners.

Austin seeks a developer for a 300-unit affordable housing project in Crestview. Interested parties have until March 20, 2024, to apply, with community amenities emphasized.

The tech accelerator Plug and Play opened its first Texas location in Cedar Park, aiming to foster innovation in manufacturing and healthcare with local startups.

Governor Abbott launches JETI program in Texas, promoting job creation and industrial innovation, with incentives like tax value limitations for qualifying businesses, excluding renewable energy and storage projects.