Austin Community College offers a range of study abroad programs for Summer 2025, including courses in Argentina, Italy, Austria, and more. Applications are due by February 6, 2025.

The Bee Cave City Council and Lake Travis Fire Rescue have agreed to split costs for a new public safety building. Bee Cave plans an $18 million police station, and cybersecurity measures now ban TikTok on government devices.

Whiskey Ridge, a Texas-themed restaurant focusing on local whiskey and cuisine, is set to open in Driftwood, Texas by the owners of Cover 2 and Cover 3.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport receives $33.27 million in federal funding for its expansion, including the construction of Concourse B and an associated tunnel.

Two men were sentenced in Hays County for child sexual abuse; one received life imprisonment, the other six years in prison. Both must register as sex offenders for life.

Central Texas cities face water rate hikes starting in January, with a $10 increase per acre-foot approved by the LCRA to fund new projects and expenses.

A facility for repurposing EV batteries is being set up in Taylor, Texas, backed by a $20.3 million Department of Energy grant, which will create jobs and support sustainable energy efforts.

A 20-year-old man from San Marcos is charged with murder after a fentanyl poisoning death in Kyle, with police linking him to the distribution of laced pills.

The University of Texas has introduced a new Climate System Science major, focusing on climate-related challenges and the interaction of Earth's components, equipped with a strong emphasis on data management skills.

The Travis County Sheriff's Office and ACC have launched a vocational program at the Travis County Correctional Complex to prepare inmates for future employment.

Texas reports a nearly 20% drop in fentanyl-related deaths, with Governor Abbott attributing the decrease to awareness campaigns and legislative efforts.

Governor Abbott announced the 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit in Sweetwater to support entrepreneurs, offering resources, networking, and expert advice for business growth.

The Oakwood Legacy Project in Austin digitizes the history of communities of color, creating a 3D cemetery model, auditing burial records, and developing interactive exhibits.