Austin mandates AC in all homes to combat heat, citing health risks and last year's heat-related ER visits and deaths. The new building code faces industry pushback over retrofit costs.

Austin's ACME collaborates to relocate four legacy artworks from the convention center, ensuring their public availability and preservation within the cultural landscape.

Round Rock won the "Leading the Way" award for the third time based on its DirectionFinder Survey results, showing high resident satisfaction in service delivery.

Austin Parks and Recreation is holding final lifeguard hiring events on April 17 and May 1, offering $21.63/hr starting pay and free pizza to applicants.

Round Rock has received high Niche rankings in 2025, including being among the best places for families, public schools, buying a house, and overall living in America.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and Austin emphasizes the dangers of using phones while driving, noting distractions cause many severe accidents. The city promotes using "do not disturb" mode to prevent these incidents.

The City of Austin will host its 3rd annual Fair Housing Conference on April 16, offering discussions on housing discrimination and solutions, featuring expert panels and resources for the community.

Williamson County invites residents to an open house for the Atlas 14 Floodplain Mapping Study, aimed at combating severe flooding, on April 17 at the Georgetown Annex.

Dobie Middle School faces potential closure by the Austin ISD due to underperformance, with options including permanent shutdown or partnership with a charter school.

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.