UT Austin has begun disciplining students for protest involvement, offering some a deferred suspension option to avoid immediate suspension until 2025.

Soulbrain TX LLC is building a $175 million plant in Taylor, Texas, to produce materials for Samsung's local semiconductor facility, promising economic growth and job creation.

The Central Texas Food Bank and Workforce Solutions Capital Area have partnered to offer food and job assistance at the same location to address food insecurity and unemployment.

Texas Gas Service is facing opposition from Austin area cities to their proposed rate hike, which seeks to recover losses from the pandemic and Winter Storm Uri.

The Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin is working to establish a state-recognized cultural district, enhancing local heritage and vying for increased funding.

The Texas town of Lockhart hosted the filming of '1923,' a Yellowstone prequel, transforming its downtown to reflect the 1920s, bringing economic and creative benefits to the community.

Casey's General Stores is acquiring Fikes Wholesale Inc., adding 198 CEFCO stores to its network, expanding its Southern US presence, particularly in Texas.

David Michael Justus, 20, died after a fight at a Kingsland lake house party. Two 19-year-olds face manslaughter charges for the incident involving about 30 youths.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas can keep its floating barrier in the Rio Grande to deter illegal migration for now, overturning a prior decision.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes CenterPoint Energy's $800 million emergency generator investment, arguing it prioritizes profit over practicality and fails to meet Texas' needs.

The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport features a marketplace of 85% local brands, offering travelers a taste of the city's culture, managed through a fair RFP process.

Houston dentist Rene Fernandez Gaviola was sentenced to 60 months for a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and ordered to pay close to $5 million in restitution.

Saharan dust brings hazy, hot conditions to Austin, with temperatures around 98°F and a heat index up to 104°F. Air quality is affected, posing risks to sensitive groups. The haze is expected to thin in the coming days.