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.

Del Valle ISD board President Rebecca Birch resigned suddenly during a meeting, concurrent with the divisive reappointment of former Trustee Damián Pantoja.

An Austin Community College business student, Ronald Ngamby, participated in NASA's NCAS program, showing opportunities for non-STEM majors in space exploration.

A staff member at Rouse High School, part of Leander ISD, is on leave due to claims of an inappropriate relationship with a student. An investigation by local police and the district is underway.

The Hutto Police Department seeks tips following a spree of vehicle break-ins near Limmer Loop in Williamson County, urging community vigilance and the use of the Tip411 app for anonymous reporting.