An 18-wheeler rollover on a North U.S. 183 flyover in Austin caused extensive traffic delays, with no apparent injuries and ongoing investigations into the cause.

The University of Texas at Austin has achieved over $1 billion in research expenditures, marking a 25% increase and signaling its global research prominence.

Austin Community College's art galleries are exhibiting "Material Evolution" with works from Texas sculptors and offer talks on art-making, gender, and scale.

Two key San Marcos officials, Assistant City Managers Chase Stapp and Laurie Moyer, are retiring, with Stapp leaving on March 31 and Moyer later in the year. The city praises their work and plans a transition.

Austin experiences warm weather with temperatures reaching up to 87 degrees, accompanied by winds that increase the risk of wildfires in the Hill Country. The National Weather Service anticipates continued warmth with clear to partly cloudy skies.

Delta Airlines is offering a special flight to view the total solar eclipse on April 8, using an Airbus A220-300 for its large windows, with alternative routes also available for eclipse chasers.

Peso Pluma is touring North America with over 35 shows, including a July 19 performance in Austin and a September 23 show in Phoenix. Tickets go on sale starting February 21.

The team behind South Austin's Armadillo Den is opening two new bars, Dainty Dillo and Chalmers, in East Austin with a focus on drinks and live music.

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center reports an above-average wildflower season in Central Texas, with early bluebonnet sightings. Peak blooms are expected in April.

Austin's Tourism Commission explores ways to boost hotel taxes by promoting cultural attractions and longer stays, beyond just conventions. They consider ecotourism, wellness, gastronomy, and voluntourism to extend visitor stays.

A staff member at Rouse High School, part of Leander ISD, is on leave due to claims of an inappropriate relationship with a student. An investigation by local police and the district is underway.

Homeless man Adam Attebury, 58, was fatally struck by suspected drunk driver Jacob Sussman along Hwy 290 in Austin, sparking community mourning and conversations on homelessness and drunk driving.

UT Austin Police are searching for two suspects following an ATM burglary with no reported injuries and request public assistance in their investigation.