Texas Governor Greg Abbott proposes a two-thirds majority approval for local tax increases, facing criticism and concern over its potential impact on services and governance, especially in rural areas.

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 to win their second Super Bowl, with a strong defensive performance and an MVP effort from quarterback Jalen Hurts.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas forecasts slower job growth for Texas in 2024, with a projected addition of 284,000 jobs, despite outperforming the national average last year.

An Austin man received 10 years of community supervision after pleading guilty to manslaughter and racing on a highway, resulting from a crash that killed a woman.

Paul Zegarra was arrested in Texas for over 40 graffiti incidents, including hate symbols like swastikas, after an investigation by multiple agencies.

The Austin Fire Department extinguished a fourth-floor kitchen fire in an apartment on South Lamar Blvd using the building's sprinkler system; one person was injured.

Texas lawmakers are considering bills to end daylight saving time, with options for permanent standard time or daylight saving time, amid debate over health risks and public preference.

Hays County reaffirmed its use of the Countywide Polling Place Program and electronic poll books, which facilitates voting anywhere on Election Day and has increased voter turnout and accessibility.

Austin's urban forest is handled by the Parks and Recreation Department's Forestry Team, focusing on environmental, economic, and social benefits provided by over 300,000 trees in parklands. They aim for a diverse and sustainable canopy by 2034.

Jennifer Moczygemba is now leading the Transportation Department in Hays County, bolstering infrastructure in the fast-growing region with extensive experience.

The article details the changing weather conditions in Austin for the week, including showers, cloudy skies, and the possibility of sunny weather by the weekend.

Texas DPS ramps up patrols for Super Bowl LIX to curb impaired driving and enhance road safety, following the Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort (CARE).

Austin Police seek tips to find a suspect in a 2022 aggravated assault at the Reserve at Springdale Apartments, where a man in a ski mask fired from a silver Dodge Challenger. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.