Rodeo Austin announces its 2025 ProRodeo and Concert Series lineup, featuring artists like Jon Wolfe, Walker Montgomery, Charley Crockett, and Luke Grimes.

Runners from various states and countries participated in the Austin International Half Marathon despite freezing temperatures, with community and charitable aspects, and winners Haftu Knight and Allie Kieffer.

Solar farms in Texas are employing sheep for grassland management, supporting renewable energy goals and the local sheep industry, with potential but uncertain long-term environmental impacts.

Austin's 12th Annual Youth Career Fest provides career exploration opportunities for high school students, with support from the city's Economic Development Department.

Texas prepares for an Arctic blast with ERCOT issuing a Weather Watch and expecting higher electricity demand. Precautions include road treatments and park closures.

Austin plans to renovate downtown Sixth Street for improved safety and vibrancy, opening it to traffic and widening sidewalks. The initiative receives mixed reactions, with concerns about its effectiveness and impact on local charm.

Austin's Economic Development Department announces Small Business Fundamentals Week with free classes on key topics for entrepreneurs from January 27-30, aiming to foster innovation and growth.

Hutto City Council may deny water service requests from developers due to rapid city growth and limited water supplies, to maintain long-term sustainability.

Austin's soon-to-begin light rail system, scheduled for groundbreaking in 2027, is set to have 15 stops over a 10-mile stretch with an estimated 28,000 weekday riders, while also causing significant changes to the city's street grid.

Austin officials, including Mayor Watson, discussed enhancing pedestrian safety on East Sixth Street, planning wider sidewalks and traffic changes to ensure the area is safe and accessible at all times.

CDS is hosting a "Building Austin" event on February 20, 2025, to showcase infrastructure plans in Northeast Austin, including major road and water projects.

Austin prepares for Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events like the MLK Community March, a festival, and a food drive for the Central Texas Food Bank.

Austin HSEM is set to host an Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up event at the John Gillum Library to help residents prep for disasters with advice and free supplies.