Sue Bird is announced as a keynote speaker for SXSW 2024, alongside tech and business leaders like Joy Buolamwini and Jessica Robertson. The event will cover a range of topics, including women's sports and AI.

Austin receives a $1 million EPA grant to combat pollution and advance its climate action plans, with goals set for 2025 and 2027. The efforts align with regional climate strategies.

UT Austin police search for an assault suspect near campus, described as a man in his 40s. The victim is university-affiliated, and the suspect is still at large.

Texas Democratic Senate candidates Allred and Gutierrez express support for Biden's leadership despite differing on border policy and amid scrutiny of the President's mental sharpness.

UT Austin's Planet Texas 2050 symposium will focus on climate anxiety and climate equity, emphasizing the psychological impact of climate change on Texans.

A study led by The University of Texas at Austin explores the anatomy of underground reptiles called amphisbaenians using micro-CT scans, revealing details such as cranial features and powerful jaw muscles.

Austin initiated its Equity-Based Preservation Plan at Huston-Tillotson University with community leaders discussing cultural heritage and displacement issues, urging public involvement in shaping the city's inclusive future.

Austin residents are invited to influence the city's housing investment plan, which will determine the use of $14 million in federal funds for various housing and community programs.

An eco-resort development near Hamilton Pool, Texas, is facing opposition over environmental concerns and its potential impact on local ecosystems and wildlife.

The Austin Fire Department extinguished a late-night house fire in Northeast Austin, rescuing five cats, with two receiving oxygen. The fire's cause is under investigation.

CultureMap Austin details new spring break destinations near Austin, including High Hill Resort, Reel ‘em Inn, Crazy Water Hotel, and activities in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Families of Israeli hostages, taken by Hamas, plead for their loved ones' return and seek support from Texas officials, stressing the humanitarian crisis over politics.

Texas Democratic Senate candidates vie for support ahead of the March primaries, with key issues like reproductive rights and healthcare at the forefront.