Governor Greg Abbott has launched the Texas Space Commission to boost the state's leadership in the space industry, emphasizing innovation and collaboration in space exploration and commercial aerospace.

A house under construction in East Austin was destroyed by fire, with no injuries; the cause is under investigation.

Texas integrates AI into state agencies, potentially speeding up services, under advisement from its AI Advisory Council. Programs are enhancing tasks like incident response and paperwork processing.

Willie Nelson is relocating his 4th of July Picnic from Texas to New Jersey, featuring artists like Bob Dylan and Robert Plant. Tickets go on sale March 29.

A vehicle collision in East Austin with a live electrical box led to serious injuries to two unresponsive occupants, with emergency services responding and safely extricating them.

Austin is expanding parking options near South Congress with a mobile app and offering 15 minutes of free parking with daily codes, while also being the first Texas city to end parking mandates to boost housing affordability and urban development.

Austin gang leader Louis Phillip Reyes was captured in Mexico after skipping his court appearance in Williamson County and sentenced to 45 years for firearm possession.

Parkside, a beloved Austin restaurant, reopens after renovations featuring new designs and menu items, with its team ready for 15 more years of service.

Austin Police Department reports the city's 16th traffic fatality of the year after Jacoby Dywayne Larue Mahome died in a single-vehicle crash on E Highway 290.

Howard Norman Elementary School in Hutto was briefly on lockdown after reports of nearby gunshots; the situation resolved without injuries in under an hour. Police investigation is ongoing.

South Korean firm Hanwha is set to build a $100 million auto-parts factory in Williamson County, Texas, creating at least 180 jobs with a 70% tax abatement incentive.

Austin residents in the Eastern Crescent are forming a food co-op in response to high grocery prices and lack of major supermarkets in their area. The movement, supported by city funds, aims to create an affordable, community-owned grocery store.

Austin's Environmental Commission is critical of the South Central Waterfront plan, citing concerns over limited park space, minimal affordable housing, and potential harm to local bird populations.