Austin prepares for SXSW with street closures and permit reviews, including a partial shutdown of Rainey Street. A moratorium on new street events in the downtown area is maintained due to construction.

An Austin mother and her son are accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting a runaway teen from Kansas, with the son also facing an unlawful restraint charge.

Texas Governor Abbott and state lawmakers rally at Eagle Pass, emphasizing their commitment to border security and criticizing federal immigration policies. They discussed increasing National Guard presence and improved physical barriers.

Austin FC is in preseason at the Coachella Valley Invitational, improving their game for the 2024 MLS season with a focus on defense and integrating new player Diego Rubio.

The Justice Department reached an agreement with a Hilton hotel in Austin to ensure ADA compliance after it failed to provide an accessible room to a guest with a disability.

Ascension Seton Hospital and Acadia Healthcare join forces to expand Cross Creek Hospital, increasing its inpatient beds to address Austin's mental health bed shortage.

The Austin Music Commission is considering stricter guidelines for the distribution of the Live Music Fund grants to ensure funds improve musicians' pay.

Hays County officials cleared officers involved in a September Buda shootout, finding their actions legally justified. The incident was the Buda Police Department's first officer-involved shooting.

Texas AG Ken Paxton, joined by The Daily Wire and The Federalist, seeks a preliminary injunction against the Biden Administration, accusing it of misusing state tools to censor media.

Attorney General Ken Paxton leads 15 attorneys general in opposing the Biden-Senate border bill, criticizing it for not addressing border crossings and prioritizing foreign interests.

Austin has released a draft Equity-Based Preservation Plan, sparking public discussion and input on its 14 goals aimed at shaping the city's future with a focus on heritage and community landmarks.

Austin's weather forecast includes partly sunny skies with highs near 70 degrees, a slight chance of drizzle, and showers later in the week, with a 50% chance of weekend rain due to a cold front.

Austin Achieve Public Schools laid off 24 staff due to reduced student attendance affecting funding. Despite the cuts, class sizes for most grades won't change.