Austin Community College and the Texas Department of Information Resources have launched a tech and cybersecurity apprenticeship program, designed to enhance career readiness and address workforce shortages in the IT sector.

Tacodeli is opening its ninth Austin location on South Lamar Boulevard in the former space of Masa y Más, expanding its Texas presence with a menu of tacos and drinks, including an exclusive cocktail selection.

Governor Abbott's Texas border security initiative, Operation Lone Star, reports over 514,900 migrant apprehensions and 44,600 arrests, focusing on crime prevention.

Parents and pastors in Leander, Texas, are pushing to remove books they deem inappropriate from school libraries, sparking a debate on educational content and student rights.

Austin invests $4 million in shade structures for parks and public areas to combat rising temperatures, particularly in heat-stricken East Austin, aligning with broader strategies to enhance heat resilience across the city.

Three individuals were arrested in a Georgetown, Texas, drug bust involving SWAT and K9 units, with a significant amount of drugs, weapons, and cash seized.

Chalmers is a new bar and restaurant in East Austin, offering a casual ice house vibe with a West Texas twist. It repurposes a former Shell gas station and features Southwestern food, draft drinks, and outdoor space for live music and events.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld laws that penalize individuals for sleeping in public, a decision affecting homeless policies in cities like Austin, Texas.

The Texas Supreme Court upheld a law banning transition-related healthcare for transgender minors, causing concern among LGBTQ+ advocates and setting a precedent that may influence other states.

The FAA is introducing a new airfield surveillance system at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to improve air traffic controllers' situational awareness and reduce runway incidents. This advanced system will be operational by June 30.

Giddy Ups, a cherished country music venue in South Austin, is set to close in August due to unexpected lease changes, with owner Michael Morgan seeking a new location to preserve its community legacy.

A grand jury indicted former Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arredondo on counts related to the Robb Elementary School shooting. He was released on bond, while details on officer Adrian Gonzales' indictment remain sealed.

Bodycam footage from a 2022 incident where an inmate was fatally shot by a Hays County corrections officer at a hospital was released, after charges against the officer were dismissed.