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.

ACC partners with InsideTrack to reengage dropouts and proposes free tuition for local high school graduates, aiming to offset enrollment declines and support education equity.

RV rentals surge in Texas ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse, with small towns anticipating hundreds of thousands of visitors and potential congestion. Live streaming options are available for those unable to attend.

The Austin City Council approves a development agreement with NXP, including an investment of $290.8 million and creating 53 jobs, while addressing social issues like living wages and childcare.

Austin Energy grapples with outages amidst cold temperatures, leaving residents like Jennifer Walker without power and receiving delayed communications, as city officials apologize and scramble to restore services.