Texas leads in job growth with an addition of 263,900 jobs within a year, as highlighted by Gov. Abbott, who stresses the need for strategic investments to maintain the state's economic success.

Max Belyeu of Texas Longhorns was named Big 12 Co-Player of the Week for his outstanding performance against Texas Tech, hitting .341 with six homers.

Austin has installed secure fencing with barbed wire under U.S. Highway 290 for safety and beautification despite new "safe fencing" rules banning spike-topped fences.

A Texas man, Bo Michael Dresner, received a 410-year prison sentence for child sexual abuse and possessing child pornography. He pled guilty on all counts after one day of trial testimony.

Austin received a $105.2 million federal grant for a green space project over I-35, aiming to connect split communities and improve pedestrian/bike access.

NASCAR is set to race at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, where fans can enjoy multiple ticket options and live broadcasts of the event with diverse races planned.

"The Three Body Problem" premiered at SXSW with a spectacle in Austin as its scenes were projected onto buildings, set to release on Netflix on March 21.

One person died and three were critically injured in a late-night motorcycle vs. car crash in Mustang Ridge, with local authorities investigating the incident.

Kim Pastore discusses the loss of her husband, Austin SWAT officer Jorge Pastore, who died in a shooting, and her efforts to continue his legacy through a foundation for officer training.

Todd Parton has been appointed as Leander's new city manager, starting April 16, with a salary of $275,000. He has 19 years of experience and was chosen after a national search.

A federal judge in Texas ruled that a law curtailing drag performances violates the First Amendment, marking a victory for LGBTQ+ rights and free expression advocates.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues five businesses for prohibiting law enforcement officers from carrying their weapons on their premises, citing a violation of state law.

The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect involved in a daytime robbery at Beauty Plus and requests public assistance. The black male suspect in his 20s attacked an employee while stealing goods. Tips could lead to a $1,000 reward.