Austin faces a mostly cloudy day with a high of 59°F and a 50% chance of thunderstorms after 9 pm. Showers may continue into the week with variable chances of rain.

ECHO seeks volunteers for Austin's Point in Time Homelessness Count, but falls hundreds short as the event nears. The count helps inform policies on homelessness.

Officials issue warnings and citations to pet owners for neglect during a cold snap in the US, with over 30 citations in Austin and 50-70 around San Antonio. Laws like Texas's Safe Outdoor Dogs Act aim to protect pets from extreme weather.

Texas lawmakers propose increased education funding, including funds for student enrollment and teacher raises, while also pushing for school vouchers and maintaining border security efforts.

Austin weather forecast includes fair skies, temperatures ranging from highs near 55°F to lows around 28°F, low humidity, gentle winds, and a chance of weekend showers.

Austin's rental rates have decreased for 19 months due to a construction surge, influenced by political shifts, although affordability issues persist.

A vacant church in southeast Austin caught fire; AFD responded quickly, upgrading to a two-alarm as the structure was heavily ablaze. No injuries occurred; the fire was started by homeless individuals seeking warmth.

President Trump issued an executive order for a hiring freeze on federal positions, affecting the IRS which is already facing staffing issues, with an exception for essential roles related to immigration, national security, and public safety.

Two families in South Austin were displaced after a fire, caused by improper disposal of fireplace materials, damaged two homes. No injuries were reported.

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, launched from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon 9, is heading to the moon with scientific experiments, as part of a new era of commercial lunar exploration.

A man was killed at a Downtown Austin gas station, leading to a homicide probe. He was found with trauma inside a car and later pronounced dead at a hospital. A person is detained for questioning.

Austin's 12th Annual Youth Career Fest provides career exploration opportunities for high school students, with support from the city's Economic Development Department.

A data breach at the Texas HHSC potentially exposed sensitive information of 61,000 Texans, leading to staff firings and free credit monitoring for affected individuals.