Austin Public Library's centennial runs Feb. 16–Dec. 23 with branch parties, a History Harvest and an Oct. 17 Central Library celebration.

Texas AG Ken Paxton launched [email protected] and issued a 'Protect Your Vote' advisory that warns against vote harvesting and outlines potential penalties ahead of the March primary.

Dashcam on South Congress shows a cyclist thrown over a sedan hood when a car turned into the bike lane and fled. The rider suffered minor injuries and plans to press charges.

Round Rock ISD is distributing free gun locks to families after a federal grant; requests can be made by email or at high schools.

Bartlett's is moving into the old Threadgill's on Riverside with a major renovation and an early 2028 opening planned.

Cloudy morning in Austin; quick warmup to the low 80s and breezy southerly gusts this afternoon. A front may cool the weekend.

A years‑long fight over millions in Texas contracts is back in federal court as the Heidi Group pushes to undo funding cuts after audits and an appeals decision.

CTRMA released a draft environmental assessment that advances an $825M plan to add express lanes on MoPac South; public comment and hearings run March 9–May 3.

Austin police were called Monday night to a Manor Road shopping-plaza parking lot after reports of a shooting or stabbing; at least one person was hurt and investigators are on scene.

State filings show SpaceX plans a nearly $14M Starship Park at Starbase — a 115,000-sq-ft monument and amenities building slated for mid‑2026.

An unexpectedly policy-focused primary is under way in North Texas as Tiffany Clark, the District 13 incumbent, faces challenger Kimberly Boswell. Early voting runs Feb. 17 6 627 ahead of the March 3 primary.

APD canceled a planned SWAT deployment on the 14600 block of Goshawk Drive and called off a media briefing. Drivers were urged to use caution in the area.

Hutto ISD is weighing whether to stop claiming federal SHARS reimbursements as insurance costs and slower enrollment squeeze the district’s budget. Officials say services wouldn’t stop, but the math is changing.