Texas prepares for an Arctic blast with ERCOT issuing a Weather Watch and expecting higher electricity demand. Precautions include road treatments and park closures.

A data breach at the Texas HHSC potentially exposed sensitive information of 61,000 Texans, leading to staff firings and free credit monitoring for affected individuals.

Austin plans to renovate downtown Sixth Street for improved safety and vibrancy, opening it to traffic and widening sidewalks. The initiative receives mixed reactions, with concerns about its effectiveness and impact on local charm.

A UT Austin graduate student and his wife disappeared in Mexico last summer, sparking a challenging international search by their family and authorities.

Austin's Economic Development Department announces Small Business Fundamentals Week with free classes on key topics for entrepreneurs from January 27-30, aiming to foster innovation and growth.

Hutto City Council may deny water service requests from developers due to rapid city growth and limited water supplies, to maintain long-term sustainability.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) serves as both a travel hub and a culinary/cultural hotspot, with high food sales, notably in tacos and brisket, and retail success in local merchandise.

Austin's soon-to-begin light rail system, scheduled for groundbreaking in 2027, is set to have 15 stops over a 10-mile stretch with an estimated 28,000 weekday riders, while also causing significant changes to the city's street grid.

The forecast for Austin includes a sunny day with a high around 60 degrees and north winds up to 20 mph. Temperatures will drop at night with possible snow and sleet incoming early next week.

The Houston Traffic Safety Coalition is conducting "walking audits" to address traffic fatalities, with over 700 deaths in Houston last year and 4,200 in Texas. The coalition, including TxDOT, aims to improve road safety for all.

Austin's Artist Access Program is accepting applications for its 2026 season to provide local artists with affordable rehearsal and production spaces.

Austin officials, including Mayor Watson, discussed enhancing pedestrian safety on East Sixth Street, planning wider sidewalks and traffic changes to ensure the area is safe and accessible at all times.

H-E-B plans to open its first traditional store in Dallas, pending rezoning and city planning approval. The Texas grocery chain acquired a 10-acre site and aims to involve the community in its development.