Lockhart residents are upset with the City Council opposing a ballot measure to decriminalize marijuana despite a 68% vote for it, citing state law issues.

Chris Sundly, an aviation professional, has played a key role in enhancing airport safety at Austin's airport and holds the position of Airside Operations Manager - SMS at AUS.

Warnings have been issued for the risk of black ice in Central Texas and Southeast Texas, with advice for both drivers and pedestrians to navigate safely.

Central Texas prepares for a winter storm with expected snowfall by winterizing homes, businesses plan temporary closures, and authorities advise caution on roads.

H-E-B adjusts store hours in Texas due to cold weather, with several locations closing early and reopening later to ensure safety during icy conditions.

Isaac Turner is appointed as the new Interim City Manager of Elgin, bringing over 40 years of city management experience to the rapidly growing Central Texas city.

Solar farms in Texas are employing sheep for grassland management, supporting renewable energy goals and the local sheep industry, with potential but uncertain long-term environmental impacts.

A man was arrested for the murder of a homeless woman in East Austin; her cause of death was a gunshot wound. His connection to the victim is currently unknown.

A UT Austin graduate student and his wife disappeared in Mexico last summer, sparking a challenging international search by their family and authorities.

Austin's soon-to-begin light rail system, scheduled for groundbreaking in 2027, is set to have 15 stops over a 10-mile stretch with an estimated 28,000 weekday riders, while also causing significant changes to the city's street grid.

Austin's Artist Access Program is accepting applications for its 2026 season to provide local artists with affordable rehearsal and production spaces.

A poll by the UT Texas Politics Project shows a gap between Texas voters' main concerns—immigration and the economy—and some lawmakers' priorities like school vouchers. The poll also indicates different views on state spending and law strictness.

Austin city leaders are on alert as the conservative Texas Legislature begins its session, potentially impacting local governance on issues like school funding and property taxes.