A man received a 13-year sentence for a fentanyl-related death of a Leander teen. The teen's mother founded an educational campaign and influenced "Tucker’s Law" in Texas.

The Texas GOP executive committee censured Speaker Dade Phelan and voted to reject antisemitism, distancing itself from such groups after past controversies.

Austin faced morning storms with a possibility of severe weather and poor visibility, but conditions were expected to clear up later on Super Bowl Sunday.

Pedestrian Jesse Duer died from injuries after being hit by a pickup truck in Austin. The accident happened on February 1, and the victim succumbed on February 5. The non-impaired driver cooperated with police, who are now investigating.

A fatal crash occurred in Austin involving a pickup and an 18-wheeler, resulting in the pickup driver's death and marking the city’s fourth traffic fatality this year.

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.