Texas A&M will not bring back its traditional bonfire due to the tragic history of a 1999 accident that took 12 lives, opting for new events to honor football rivalries.

H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt donates $20 million to Texas food banks through the Feeding Texas Network, addressing state's food insecurity, especially among children.

Austin Community College announces Emergency Preparedness Week, focusing on campus-wide safety drills, testing alert systems, and providing essential information to students and staff.

Zoox is set to start testing self-driving Toyota Highlanders with safety drivers in Austin this summer, contributing to the city's ongoing integration of autonomous vehicles.

The Austin Public Safety Commission urges the City Council to increase the public safety budget to address various unfunded needs across fire, EMS, and police departments.

Austin Clubhouse in Texas provides vital mental health support and vocational rehabilitation, helping individuals like Jonathan Denhart overcome bipolar and substance use disorders, despite the state's shortage of mental health professionals.

An Austin, Texas, resident won $1 million in the Powerball lottery and chose to remain anonymous, as allowed by state law. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased at a local 7-Eleven.

The Austin Police Department launches the Inaugural Autism Sensory Fair, focusing on individuals with autism, featuring engagements with first responders and various activities.

The 66th cadet class of Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police officers graduated, ready to enforce conservation and safety laws across Texas' parks and wildlife areas.

Austin Community College is offering Registration Rallies and virtual sessions to help students with fall 2024 class scheduling, academic advising, and financial aid.

Austinites celebrated Juneteenth at Bethany Cemetery, Austin's first Black cemetery, with exhibits, a salute, and prayers, reflecting on the city’s African American heritage and history.

Dr. Karen Smith was consecrated as a Deaconess at the United Methodist Church General Conference, joining 650 others dedicated to service and social justice.

Governor Abbott visits a new Forward Operating Base in Eagle Pass, Texas, showcasing the state's intensified efforts to secure the border under Operation Lone Star. The base supports National Guard troops targeting illegal crossings.