Texas educators report significant learning gaps in reading and math among young students post-pandemic, with calls for legislative action to increase education funding.

Austin's Historic Landmark Commission won the NAPC Commission Excellence Award for its first comprehensive preservation plan focused on equity and inclusion.

Central Texas districts are boosting teacher salaries and support to retain staff, with AISD considering a compensation plan contingent on a tax election. Other districts already raised pay and introduced benefits like mental wellness days.

Balcones Terrace Apartments, featuring 123 units for low-income and homeless individuals, celebrated its near-opening with a ribbon-cutting event in North Austin.

The TxDOT has completed Highway 71 main lanes to aid DVISD students' return to school, while Del Valle celebrated its new school building's ribbon-cutting.

Round Rock's lifeguard team won the State of Texas Lifeguard Competition for the second consecutive year, showcasing proficiency in water safety and rescue.

Austin Regional Intelligence Center organizes a free school safety symposium with multiple partners, aiming to improve threat awareness in educational institutions.

The Texas DPS shares safety tips and reminders ahead of the new school year, urging vigilance on the roads, updating emergency contacts, and using safety resources like iWatchTexas and the Active Shooter Alert System.

The article highlights the role of the Field Maintenance Division at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and features veteran Chris Carter, emphasizing the team's behind-the-scenes work to ensure airport efficiency and safety.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has acquired a new Airbus H125 helicopter to improve response capabilities for law enforcement tasks such as disaster aid and search and rescue missions.

The Austin Firefighters Association is advocating for more cadets and a shorter workweek to combat job-related stress and mental health issues among firefighters.

An Austin resident won a $29 million Lotto Texas jackpot with numbers 11-21-25-30-32-50; the ticket was sold at Salt Springs Xpress and the winner chose to remain anonymous.

Two Austin organizations, HC4A and Shalom Austin, packed school supplies for underserved students in their 12th annual event, supported by Austin's "We All Belong" initiative.