The Austin Independent School District reduced its special education evaluation backlog by 83%, from 1,780 to 306, thanks to increased staffing and an aggressive evaluation schedule.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department partnered with Yeti and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to sink over 160 Christmas trees in Granger Lake to create new fish habitats.

Austin is implementing a pilot program with 40 license plate readers to combat crime, following a rise in auto thefts. The APD will install cameras at major intersections, with a reduced data retention time.

The new affordable housing community, The James on Grand Avenue, opens in North Austin, offering 275 units for families with incomes at or below 60% of the median, alongside amenities like a pool and after-school programs.

Austin City Limits Radio has canceled the 2024 Blues on the Green concert series held in Zilker Park due to rising costs, ending a tradition of free music events.

Cap Metro collaborates with UT students to audit their greenhouse gas tracking methods, focusing mainly on Scope 1 and 2 emissions with plans to expand to Scope 3, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2040.

Austin's HSEM and Travis County managed Winter Storm Heather responses, focusing on safety, road treatments, and supporting vulnerable individuals, with minimal power outages and active emergency services.

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court ruled that a Texas law limiting school library content is unconstitutional, a move celebrated by Austin's BookPeople CEO Charley Rejsek.

Tensions arise in Hutto as the city proposes regulations for a farmers' market, affecting around 40 small businesses and sparking debate over fees and operational changes.

Austin is considering a $2 million contract with McKinsey for an analysis to improve the city's homelessness programs, following challenges despite increased spending and efforts to enhance collaboration and service effectiveness.

The University of Texas' McCombs School of Business received a $25 million donation from alumni Rozanne and Billy Rosenthal, founding its first named department.

A PAC's bid to erect new billboards in Round Rock failed due to insufficient valid signatures; only 2,798 of 4,190 collected signatures were legitimate against the required 3,189.

A Texas law mandating a book-rating system for school books with sexual content was struck down by a federal appeals court for violating the First Amendment.