The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is allocating $20.6 million in grants to enhance local parks across Texas, with funds requiring matching local contributions.

Chisholm Trail in Round Rock will be closed for signage installation on a pedestrian bridge as part of the Heritage Trail West project, on January 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SB 17 prompts UT Austin to close its Multicultural Engagement Center, ending certain student groups and cultural graduation ceremonies, while creating the Division of Campus and Community Engagement to foster inclusion within new legal constraints.

Austin Community College District launched its new Military Network to support veterans, military members, and their families, featuring resources such as the Veterans Resource Center and Military Families Center.

The Texas Attorney General criticizes a Travis County judge for bias, continuing depositions after an agreement in a case, and making politically motivated decisions.

UT Austin's Jay Banner wins the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching from Baylor University, receiving $250,000 for his impressive geosciences teaching methods.

Activist Carmen Llanes Pulido enters the Austin mayoral race, vowing to tackle issues like inadequate planning, investor-favored deals, and urbanist plans that could harm community interests.

Siblings Skylar and Griffin Moore from Austin returned to their Kazakh orphanages to donate $3,700 in funds and goods, reconnecting with their past and providing for children there.

The Parks and Recreation Board delayed a request for a traffic and shuttle service study for Zilker Park due to concerns over funding and resource allocation.

ACC is hosting a Lunar New Year celebration with cultural performances and demonstrations open to the public on February 10 at their Northridge campus.

Texas topped all states in job growth for 2023, with 369,600 new jobs, touted by Governor Greg Abbott as a demonstration of the state's economic leadership.

USPS hosts job fairs in the Austin area, offering various positions with pay ranging from $18.62 to $20.48 per hour, alongside benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Daniel Johnston's "Hi, How Are You" mural continues to symbolize mental health awareness in Austin, surviving a building demolition with future preservation plans.