Austin City Council will review Land Development Code amendments to allow more housing space while preserving existing units without increasing impervious cover. Public hearings are scheduled for April.

Registrations opened on March 19 for a Girls Empowerment Week happening from July 28-31, aimed at boosting confidence and leadership in girls aged 11-14 through various activities.

Austin's weather forecast promises sunny skies with rising temperatures, reaching highs in the 70s to 80s and lows in the 40s to 60s, along with light to gusty winds.

Travis County officials identified three victims of an 18-vehicle collision on I-35. The driver, Araya, faces charges related to intoxication manslaughter.

A driver, Edward Espino, was shot and killed in his car on the N. IH 35 NB in Austin, leading to a homicide investigation and a subsequent collision involving a Ford Bronco.

An Austin police officer pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge related to a 2021 use-of-force incident and accepted deferred adjudication and the permanent loss of his law enforcement license.

An Austinite won $1 million from the Texas Lottery's Powerball without hitting the jackpot and remained anonymous; amid this, legislation aims to prevent bulk buying tickets.

Austin police subdued a disruptive individual on 6th Street, who was later arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct. The force used was reviewed and found to be appropriate.

The Old Bakery and Emporium in Austin will display Dennis Berry's art in "Bloodline Brushstrokes," highlighting his ancestor Jacob Fontaine's legacy, from April 5 to June 21.

A traffic accident on N. Lamar Boulevard involving three vehicles, including a patrol car, resulted in the death of Gracy Gomez Andres, a young Hispanic girl.

The AHFC seeks proposals for infrastructure construction on the Doris Hathaway Tract in Northwest Austin, with a conference on March 25 and a deadline of April 8, 2025.

Austin's City Hall hosts its Career Expo on April 2, offering job opportunities and on-site contingent job offers across various titles and industries, with more than 100 employers attending.

The Duderstadt Fire in Gillespie County, now 90% contained, previously prompted evacuations and road closures but residents can return, and the nearby Crabapple Fire is 85% contained. A disaster declaration and Red Flag Warning are in place.