A six-month-old baby died after a pit bull attack in a Baytown apartment. Animal control removed two dogs from the scene, one of which was euthanized. Police are investigating; no charges filed yet.

Royal Blue Grocery is closing its Congress Avenue location in Austin after 17 years due to a failed lease extension and declining sales amid downtown safety concerns.

Austin partners with Housing Connector to improve housing stability by matching residents with vacancies using a Zillow-powered platform, offering incentives to landlords for relaxed tenant screening criteria.

Austin, Texas, faces protests over the controversial Natal Conference, which is accused of promoting eugenics and far-right ideologies; scheduled at the UT Austin campus, it has spurred community and student dissent.

The principal of Ann Richards School suddenly resigned, causing concern among the community; despite AISD's tight-lipped response, she later rescinded the decision.

Austin is a finalist for the All-America City Award, recognizing its commitment to eco-sustainability and engaged community development as part of its Climate Equity Plan.

Austin supports local developers with its Equitable Development Initiative, offering training, mentorship, and finance opportunities to reflect community diversity in real estate. Applications are open until April 21.

The Round Rock Public Library is hosting a three-session wellness series on conscious breathing from May 4-18, aimed at improving participants' health and well-being.

The Texas Well Owner Network is offering water well screenings for Hays County residents on April 7-8 to detect contaminants and improve water supply management.

Round Rock's "Shred for a Paws Cause" event on April 12 helps residents securely shred documents and supports the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, encouraging donations of pet items or money.

Austin is expanding its urban trail system, enhancing school routes, and improving park connectivity with a $1.34 million property purchase. Additionally, the city discusses autonomous vehicle safety and promotes Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Eli Halpern leads Golden Cricket, a company promoting cricket protein as a sustainable food resource in the US, emphasizing environmental benefits and aiming to alter dietary norms.

Williamson County celebrates National Crime Victims' Rights Week with events and an Art Exhibit on April 9, acknowledging professionals aiding crime victims and reflecting resilience through local artists' work.