Austin's Public Health Committee faced criticism over the city's homeless shelter and a contentious $2 million McKinsey study on homelessness. Residents described poor conditions and advocated for better use of funds.

Usher adds a second show in Austin on Oct. 8 due to high demand. Presale for Citi and Verizon Up members starts Feb. 8, with a general sale on Feb. 12. The tour coincides with his new album release and Super Bowl halftime show performance.

Austin Community College student Juan Manuel Monsivais-Peña was selected for NASA's Community College Aerospace Scholars program, joining a team of elite academic achievers.

Round Rock City Council approved new playground equipment for Settlement Park, intending to enhance community development. The project begins in late May and will take approximately two months.

The Round Rock City Council approved the creation of a new downtown park and upgrades to the area around the water tower, funded by bonds and the city's construction fund.

Carlos Rivera is identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of Christian Loredo at an Austin car show, with witnesses and tips leading to his arrest.

Tristan Carrillo was sentenced to seven years probation after pleading guilty to manslaughter and aggravated assault for a May 2022 crash that killed three people.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott advocates for state energy autonomy, opposes federal ESG mandates at the NAPE Summit in Houston, and discusses Texas' role as a leading energy producer.

A fire damaged a home in southeast Austin, displacing nine people, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation, and the Red Cross is providing aid.

Elsie Williams was honored at Elgin, Texas's Black History Month event for her decades-long volunteerism, highlighted by historical insights on black church hats and featuring local musical talents.

The San Marcos City Council approves a "can ban" ordinance to curb littering on the San Marcos River, targeting single-use containers and limiting cooler sizes.

Texas has increased the minimum sentence for human smuggling to 10 years, targeting stash house operators with a minimum of five years, amid debates on racial profiling and law enforcement effectiveness.

Meta will start labeling AI-generated images on its platforms to alert users to their synthetic origin, with plans to extend standards to video and audio.