The Austin City Council approved a zoning change for a Zilker neighborhood parcel, allowing a 90-foot high-rise with mixed-use and affordable housing, despite local opposition and concerns about neighborhood character and infrastructure.

Austin police increase patrols on FM 2222 due to reports of reckless motorcycling and citizen safety concerns.

The Elgin Police and Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office conducted a pre-dawn operation in Elgin, detaining individuals and briefly closing roads. The matter is part of an ongoing investigation with few details released.

OKO, a new Filipino restaurant with a Texas twist, is opening in East Austin, taking Ah Sing Den's place at 1100 East Sixth Street, featuring chef Harold Villarosa and a menu of Filipino dishes.

A report reveals a 60% rise in those seeking homelessness services in Austin in 2023 with over 24,300 people affected, alongside a 50% increase in individuals exiting homelessness.

Residents of San Marcos were misled regarding immediate housing voucher availability, leading to confusion and demands for clarity from the local Housing Authority.

Hays CISD is responding to threats against its middle schools, leading to increased patrols and five arrests. Despite no immediate danger, the district is raising awareness about the consequences of such threats.

UT Austin sees a record number of freshman applications, higher enrollment, and a surge in its four-year graduation rate, particularly for Pell-eligible and minority students.

Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated Texas' new Business Courts, appointing judges in Fort Worth to expedite commercial disputes and enhance economic engagement within the state.

APD released video linked to Cristian Rangel's homicide and seeks public help. Kamery Wooldridge is charged with corpse tampering; Rangel's mother appeals for justice.

The article details Austin's weather forecast, including high temperatures nearing 98 degrees, a calm wind, and slight cooling with rain chances expected early next week.

Eddie Garcia is hired as Austin's Assistant City Manager overseeing public safety after serving as Dallas Police Chief.

Hays County has reduced the number of inmates waiting over 1,000 days for trial from 25 in March 2023 to just one, thanks to collective judicial system efforts.