The Elisabet Ney Museum in Austin will close on December 30, 2024, for renovations, including site upgrades and improved accessibility, with a reopening anticipated in summer 2026.

TxDOT is seeking to retain the power to self-certify environmental reviews for highway projects, a move challenged by critics who question its compliance with NEPA standards.

A house in North Austin was significantly damaged by an early morning fire believed to have started in a back bedroom. No injuries were reported, and arson investigators are examining the cause.

Austin activates Cold Weather Shelters for the expected cold spell, offering refuge to the homeless on Dec. 10, with inclusive services and a commitment to extending aid as needed.

The article provides a detailed weather forecast for Austin, including current conditions and predictions for the coming week with temperatures rising towards the weekend.

Jay-Z and Diddy face a lawsuit alleging a 2000 sexual assault; both deny the claims and challenge the accuser's anonymity. Attorney Buzbee represents the plaintiff.

Despite a tough SEC Championship loss to Georgia, the Texas Longhorns are optimistic about their chances in the College Football Playoff and are preparing for a game against Clemson.

The City of Austin is helping residents prepare for winter by offering supplies and advice on energy efficiency and emergency preparedness at local utilities customer service centers.

I-35 in Travis County was closed Sunday night after a bomb scare from a car. Authorities, including the Austin PD's Bomb Unit, found no bomb, and the road reopened around 1 a.m.

Representative David Cook won the GOP nomination for Texas House Speaker after a lengthy and divisive internal vote, while his opponent, Rep. Dustin Burrows, exited the vote prematurely but remains confident.

Carly Kehoe Pearson has been appointed as the new Assistant City Manager of Taylor, starting December 30, 2024.

Austin City Council is considering a $6.5 million budget to maintain an emergency homeless shelter, amid local concerns over safety and increased crime.

Austin's "Our Parks, Our Future" is a 10-year strategic plan by PARD to enhance green spaces through land acquisition, facility improvements, and new amenities until 2030, with public involvement in its development.