Texas is to receive $359 million from the federal infrastructure bill to improve water systems, focusing on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, with special attention to underserved communities.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a $193,372 job training grant from the SDF to Northeast Texas Community College to enhance skills of over 85 workers.

Austin cancels a $2 million McKinsey homelessness study due to lack of full cooperation and funding from partners.

The Austin Community College District has been recertified as an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction for its student success and community impact.

This article details a study revealing how intimacy and mating rewire the brain using prairie voles, showing similar neurological activity in both males and females and suggesting orgasm-like responses promote bonding.

San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter reduces adoption fees to $14 for ready-to-go pets, highlighting Brownie and Jabba as featured animals seeking homes.

The Downtown Austin Alliance prepares for spring festivals, focusing on logistics like traffic, security, and parking during events like SXSW and the CMT Country Music Awards.

The Powerball jackpot in Texas has reached $376 million, with no winners in the latest draw. The next prize could be over $177.5 million, and Texans are eagerly buying tickets.

The Austin Justice Coalition criticized the city for its lack of progress on racial disparity issues affecting the Black community during a "State of Black Austin" address.

AT&T customers nationwide experienced significant service outages, affecting calls and internet use. Verizon and T-Mobile also had reports of issues, but AT&T was most impacted, with users unable to call 911 in emergencies. The cause remains unclear.

Nomadik AI is developing mapping technology to chart homeless encampments in Austin, aiming to assist city and nonprofit efforts to manage resources and address homelessness.

Austin Community College's art galleries are exhibiting "Material Evolution" with works from Texas sculptors and offer talks on art-making, gender, and scale.

The City of Austin seeks public input on proposed disadvantaged business participation goals for Austin Bergstrom International Airport, through a virtual meeting and a 30-day comment period ending March 23, 2024.