Councilman Zo Qadri reflects on his first year in office, highlighting efforts in emergency response, housing affordability, and Austin's infrastructure improvements including Interstate 35 developments.

Governor Greg Abbott defends Texas' busing of migrants to NYC, declaring the lawsuit against bus companies as "baseless" and supporting migrants' constitutional right to move freely within the U.S.

First Lady Cecilia Abbott launches Texas' fourth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking to raise awareness and foster community action against the crime.

Hays County constables deliver jury summonses by hand due to a vendor's error, affecting over 6,000 notices, ensuring an upcoming trial proceeds as planned.

The City of Buda is introducing a new utility bill payment system with InvoiceCloud, providing online payment options, integration with WaterSmart, and reduced fees for residents.

An Austin resident won a $1 million prize from the Texas Lottery with a ticket purchased at a Cedar Park 7-Eleven.

The USPS confirmed it will close the UT Austin campus post office due to a non-renewed lease, effective Jan. 26. Customers are redirected to nearby locations.

As streaming services raise their prices, many consumers are canceling subscriptions with a churn rate rising to 6.3% in November. Companies like Amazon Prime Video are adding ad-supported options to offset costs.

Texas Governor Abbott has declared January 2024 Human Trafficking Prevention Month to raise awareness and increase resources for fighting trafficking.

Round Rock’s waste services provider Central Texas Refuse has been acquired by Republic Services, but staff and pickup schedules will remain unchanged, although new blue bins will replace old ones.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport experienced its busiest day on October 23, with 43,243 passengers, as officials work on expansion plans to accommodate growth.

Council Member Mackenzie Kelly aims to unify Austin City Hall colleagues on public safety and housing, balancing kindness with strategy despite differing political views.

Dolly Parton gifted a signed guitar to Austin drag performer Brigitte Bandit amidst Texas' anti-drag legislation battle.