Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion Festival returns with over 40 performers, including Childers and Old Crow Medicine Show, at Nelson's ranch with music, food, and charity.

Austin FC signs defender Brendan Hines-Ike who previously played for D.C. United, aiming to strengthen their defense with his MLS and European experience.

Austin FC unveiled its "Armadillo Kit," a secondary jersey honoring the iconic Armadillo World Headquarters, for the 2024-2025 MLS seasons, featuring unique design elements reflective of Austin's musical legacy.

A Texas man, Jonathan Ruiz Oviedo, received an eight-year prison sentence for scamming an elderly woman, Rosemary Merlino, out of $26,000 in valuables during a fake moving service.

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.