Austin Parks & Rec and TreeFolks launched the Austin Tree of the Year Awards to celebrate trees and raise environmental awareness, accepting nominations in various categories until Texas Arbor Day.

The Austin City Council revised the Land Development Code to update the preservation bonus, increasing the allowable size of new housing units if existing ones are preserved.

TxDOT altered a highway project to preserve trees cloned from Austin's historic Treaty Oak following local protests, highlighting a commitment to heritage conservation.

The Austin Police seek public help regarding a double homicide on Aldrich Street related to a child custody dispute, offering a reward for information.

A Mexican man was sentenced to 45 months in prison for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent in 2021; the case is part of Operation Take Back America.

The Austin Municipal Court received the MTSI Traffic Safety Award from TMCEC for its efforts in traffic safety, marking the sixth consecutive win for the court.

Two suspects are sought for an armed robbery at Zebra Smoke Shop in Austin, Texas. The Austin Police Department released descriptions and surveillance images, urging public assistance.

Austin's weather forecast includes sunshine, potential rain showers, and fluctuating temperatures over the next week, with chances of thunderstorms and calm winds.

Austin Police seek public help to identify a suspect in an April 8 aggravated assault at 5312 Airport Blvd, involving a firearm. The suspect is described as a black male, around 6'2", 230-250 lbs, last seen in a blue hoodie and jeans.

An Austin mortuary worker faces charges for mutilating corpses and fraudulent activities related to death certificates, with investigations uncovering unauthorized experiments on limbs.

Uvalde faced flash floods and a microburst, prompting rescues and property damage, but no injuries were reported. Uvalde CISD canceled some bus services.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 14, establishing the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office to streamline state regulations and create a more business-friendly environment.

U.S. Border Patrol seized 64 pounds of cocaine from an SUV at the Hidalgo International Bridge on Easter Sunday.