A 4-year-old at a northwest Austin Montessori was hospitalized after eating a THC-infused lollipop from a birthday goodie bag; APD investigated and the school updated procedures.

The EEOC says Buc‑ee’s denied seating and shorter shifts to a Bastrop cashier with myasthenia gravis and then fired him, prompting a federal lawsuit filed in Austin.

Dozens of Central Texas districts and community groups will serve free breakfast and lunch to kids this summer. Find sites, times and rules so you know what to expect.

Local advocates pressed City Hall Tuesday to protect the Historic Colored Addition as council considers a study to upgrade roads, drainage and preserve burial grounds.

A newly ratified three‑year contract at The Texas Tribune guarantees pay raises, a $62,000 reporter floor and explicit AI safeguards to limit automation‑driven layoffs.

A Houston family’s deportation after a routine ICE check‑in exposes gaps in federal tracking and local safety nets for U.S.‑citizen children. State and national data show thousands are affected.

Residents and contractors say a rise in enforcement around Ingram has thinned crews and slowed rebuilding after the July 2025 Hill Country floods.

Spanish-language pages such as Reporte Austin and Limón Verde have grown into real‑time alert networks for immigrants in Austin, relaying tips and videos about enforcement activity. These feeds are reshaping how communities learn about ICE operations.

Austin ISD flagged Widén Elementary as a top candidate for nonprofit reuse; staff say the southeast Austin campus could stay a community hub as options are weighed. Trustees may act during the June 18 budget vote.

Riverside Pride's move to the Seguin Coliseum reignited last year's venue fight, drawing conservative calls to oppose the festival as organizers cite safety and cost concerns.

HISD's state-appointed board is moving to negotiate direct- or guaranteed-admission agreements with UT‑Austin and three San Antonio universities to boost college enrollment. Details and eligibility rules will be hammered out in upcoming negotiations.

After repeated break‑ins that damaged historic windows and canceled bookings, Austin will add fences, cameras and lighting to the Zilker Clubhouse rehab.

A Leander QuickTrip sold one of two Powerball jackpot tickets on May 2; winners in Texas and Florida will share the advertised $20M prize.