Reservations are now mandatory for day-use at three Travis County Parks during the April 8 solar eclipse, with cash-only fees and one reservation per vehicle rule in effect.

Texas is seeing film industry growth with two major studio projects in Austin. One project is a 600-acre studio in Bastrop by Line 204 and a second 200-acre project in San Marcos, both aimed at boosting local economy and job creation.

Starting fall 2025, UT Austin will require standardized test scores for admissions, a policy it had suspended since 2020 due to the pandemic, and will implement changes to enhance holistic review.

Founder of Miracle Messages, Kevin Adler, supports UBI to address homelessness; pilot programs showed positive outcomes with many participants securing stable housing.

Brian Platt withdrew from the Austin city manager race, continuing in his current role in Kansas City, leaving two other candidates competing for the Austin position.

District Attorney José Garza defeated challenger Jeremy Sylestine in Travis County's Democratic primary, affirming Garza's progressive approach amid critique from conservative voices.

Rodeo Austin's Gold Stirrup Horse Show showcased riders with special needs. Matthew Wright won the Golden Belt Buckle, and competitors now vie for part of a $350,000 prize pool in various events.

Austin City Council is seeking a federal grant to fund restoration of the aging Barton Springs Bridge, with the potential to receive $32 million of the estimated $40 million project cost.

The article discusses the upcoming weather forecast for Austin, with expected showers and possible thunderstorms towards the end of the week, and warmer temperatures leading up to the wet weather.

SXSW in Austin featured military tech innovations, including drones and AI translation, amid protests over the Army's sponsorship and defense contractor ties.

Two people were shot in Liberty Hill, Texas, with the shooter still at large. Police are investigating the incident, and the victims' status is unclear.

Austin's weather will be partly sunny with highs in the 60s to 80s this week, becoming overcast with potential severe weather, including rain and thunderstorms, later in the week.

Williamson County's Purchasing Department is hosting its third annual Vendor Forum virtually on April 25, 2024, to guide businesses through county procurement processes.