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.

Deep Eddy Pool in Austin is closed from March 29 to April 18 for annual cleaning and maintenance, with other local pools available during this period.

Austin's Convention Center is set for a $1.6 billion rebuild, aiming to enhance the city's event-hosting capacity and economic vitality, despite some local opposition.

Atascosa County deputies helped special-needs children after their bus broke down, protecting them from cold on IH-37 and providing dinner at Wendy's.

St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin launched an art installation to honor Texas gun violence victims, contributing to the "Vidas Robadas/Stolen Lives" initiative and advocacy for stricter gun safety laws.

The Susanna Dickinson Museum celebrates its 15th anniversary with activities, music, and exhibits on Texas history and women's roles, including historic quilts.

Southwest Airlines plans to lay off 1,750 corporate employees to cut costs, marking a significant shift in the company's history. The layoffs aim to save millions and help the airline adapt to market changes.

CapMetro in Austin is introducing two new MetroRapid bus lines, the 800 Pleasant Valley and the 837 Expo Center, to improve the city's public transportation network.

Austin is rated the best U.S. state capital for living conditions in 2025 by WalletHub, excelling in economic well-being, education, and quality of life. Fox 7 Austin reports this is not the city's first time at the top.

A WalletHub report shows Texas has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the US, at 85.6%, while California, despite ranking low, maintains high university quality.

Austin's HSEM hosts a free emergency preparedness event on February 19 at Pleasant Hill Library, offering preparedness advice, emergency kits to the first 25 visitors, and resources for diverse disasters.

Austin City Council supports six affordable housing developments seeking tax credits for low-income units, with a focus on long-term affordability and diverse demographic needs.