Austin's weather forecast includes sunny and cloudy days, with temperatures up to 95 degrees and a chance of showers and thunderstorms increasing midweek.

Texas faces a water resource strain due to the AI industry's data centers, raising concerns about sustainability amid drought conditions. Efforts are underway to implement water-saving technologies.

A corrections officer in Hays County was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with an inmate and charged with Official Oppression and record tampering.

The Texas Transportation Commission announced over $60 billion in construction to handle population growth, awarded contracts for 54 highway projects worth $330 million, and planned further improvements including a $1.94 billion SH 99 project.

TxDOT altered a highway project to preserve trees cloned from Austin's historic Treaty Oak following local protests, highlighting a commitment to heritage conservation.

The Austin Municipal Court received the MTSI Traffic Safety Award from TMCEC for its efforts in traffic safety, marking the sixth consecutive win for the court.

An Austin mortuary worker faces charges for mutilating corpses and fraudulent activities related to death certificates, with investigations uncovering unauthorized experiments on limbs.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14, establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office to streamline state regulations and create a more business-friendly environment.

Leonardo Estrada of Del Rio received a 24-year prison sentence for intent to distribute methamphetamine after pleading guilty. He was arrested on Feb 15, 2023, when drugs were found in his car.

Austin launches a $2.2 million initiative for homelessness prevention, seeking partners to provide rental aid and other services to at-risk residents. Applications for the funding are open until May 20.

TxDOT in Abilene engages students in work zone safety awareness by having them create and color posters, aiming to foster safe driving habits from a young age.

Two men died in an Austin shooting over a child custody dispute. Suspects fled but were later detained. No charges filed yet as investigation continues.

Early voting begins in Round Rock for City Council elections, with Places 2 and 6 on the ballot. Voting is available at designated locations until April 29, except on April 27 in Williamson County. Election Day is May 3.