The Texas Book Festival in 2024 will feature over 275 authors, including Malcolm Gladwell and Matthew McConaughey, with both free and special ticketed events.

UT President Hartzell's State of the University address highlighted talent and a broader definition of student success, targeting a 90% graduate strategic life plan goal, and outlined a 10-year strategic direction for UT Austin.

The Austin Police Department's 152nd Cadet Class participated in the Chief's Run, marking the end of their training and the start of duty under new police chief Lisa Davis.

Bryan High School students are building a Mini Monster Jam Truck, mentored by Monster Jam crews, supported by Northern Tool + Equipment as part of a hands-on educational project.

An Austin resident won a $1 million prize in the Texas Lottery's Ca$h Blowout scratch ticket game, opting for anonymity. The winning ticket was bought at Paleface Market in Spicewood.

The Texas DPS is offering Saturday service hours in select offices for driver license renewals or replacements by appointment until the end of September.

UT Austin will reduce automatic admissions from top 6% to top 5% of Texas high school students starting Fall 2026 due to increased applications and demands.

The Texas DPS stresses car seat safety during Child Passenger Safety Week, underlining the importance of proper use and installation to prevent child deaths in car accidents.

Jennifer Weaver is the first female Texas Game Warden to graduate from the FBI National Academy, as announced by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

A $2 million Powerball prize in Austin remains unclaimed, with the deadline approaching on October 7. The ticket was sold on April 10 at C Mart. Officials urge the winner to come forward.

Austin unveils a monument honoring the historic 1968 Economy Furniture Company Strike, celebrating labor rights and Hispanic political representation.

Burnet County residents are concerned about the environmental and public health impacts of a proposed rock-crushing plant near Camp Longhorn. They fear harm to ecosystems, water sources, and air quality.

Governor Abbott honored first responders with the Star of Texas Awards, commemorating their courage and sacrifice on Texas First Responders Day, which coincides with September 11th.