The Super Bowl LVIII showcased the first trailer for "Twisters," a sequel to "Twister," starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Set in Oklahoma, the film releases on July 19.

Texas Congressman Casar introduces a bill to connect the state's power grid to national networks, aiming to prevent future disasters and support clean energy.

The Texas Workforce Commission celebrates CTE month, highlighting the role of technical education in job training and career readiness, and promotes programs like Dual Credit and JET.

Austin announces holiday closures; parks, trash service open, but city offices, libraries, and some utilities closed for Presidents Day.

A boy died after a sedan he was in was hit by a hatchback on US 183 in Austin. This marks the city's sixth fatal crash this year. Police urge witnesses to provide information.

Sunny's Backyard vegan food truck has closed due to financial issues, with the co-owner citing losses. The associated bar will now host pop-ups, including meat options, to attract more customers.

The Senate's passage of a $95 billion foreign aid package has sparked a feud between Texas Republicans, with some criticizing the neglect of the Texas-Mexico border crisis.

Rideshare and delivery drivers in several major cities are striking on Valentine's Day for fair pay and better work conditions, including a rally in Austin.

The FTC reports that romance scams led to $1.3 billion in losses in 2022, with cybersecurity experts cautioning against urgent financial requests often involved in such frauds.

A person was airlifted after falling off a cliff near Austin's Pennybacker Bridge, requiring a complex rescue involving multiple emergency response teams.

A San Marcos man, William Perez, was convicted of sexual assault by a Hays County jury, which recommended a suspended 10-year sentence with community supervision.

Austin and Travis County officials collaborate to address the opioid crisis, employing strategies such as naloxone distribution, overdose education, and harm reduction services, with funding from the Texas Opioid Abatement Trust Fund.

The Austin Police seek public help to locate missing 72-year-old Gloria Moore and 2-year-old Journey Johnson, last seen early morning near River Place Boulevard.