Austin High School mourns the loss of beloved math teacher and golf coach Jackson Bauer, a figure known for his positive impact and infectious smile. His death's cause is undisclosed, and the school offers counseling to students.

Austin's Fannie Davis Gazebo, constructed in 1969 by the local NAWIC chapter, received historic landmark status for its cultural and architectural significance.

Matthew McConaughey premiered "The Rivals of Amziah King" at SXSW, receiving a rare standing ovation and starring as a honey farmer/musician. The film is his first in six years.

The City of Austin advises safe pedicab use during spring festivals, with guidelines on passenger limits, traffic rules, speed, and reporting safety violations.

OSHA fined Tesla nearly $50,000 after the death of electrician Victor Gomez Sr. at their Austin Gigafactory, citing inadequate protective equipment and safety measures around live circuits.

Austin's Aquatic Division is hiring lifeguards at $21.63/hour, offering training from March 16-22. With 34 pools, the city aims to staff up by summer. Hiring events with free pizza are on March 13 and 27. Details at LifeguardAustin.com.

Austin Water crews are addressing a 16-inch broken sewer main on Cyrilla Drive, with 115,000 gallons of wastewater spilled, but no reported impact on drinking water or aquatic life. Residents nearby should boil water as a precaution.

Christopher Bell won the fifth annual EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at COTA, which featured a modified track and intense competition between drivers. Fans praised the course changes.

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander successfully landed on the moon, marking the company's first soft landing on the lunar surface, where it will conduct scientific tasks including drilling and analyzing moon dust.

Two Central Texas museums, the National Museum of the Pacific War and the Bullock Texas State History Museum, were named among the best history museums by USA Today.

NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace met with Central Texas teens to share life lessons and insights into his racing career, inspiring and influencing them to become his fans.

Texas gun violence prevention groups rallied for gun safety reforms at the State Capitol, following reports of over 4,000 annual gun deaths in the state.

Starla Simmons, a social worker and eco-therapist in Austin, was featured for her work combining environmental justice with community care, focusing on nature's role in social wellbeing and addressing inequalities in access to green spaces.