A Lotto Texas ticket that won a $29 million jackpot was sold at the Salt Springs Xpress in Austin. The winner, yet to claim the prize, has the option of a $16.5 million lump sum.

Texas leads U.S. in job creation, adding 316,700 jobs from May 2023 to May 2024, with Governor Abbott highlighting the state's economic growth and business-friendly climate.

Evan LeRoy of LeRoy & Lewis, an innovative chef in Austin's barbecue scene, is releasing a cookbook, "New School Barbecue," in 2026, sharing his culinary techniques and recipes.

Studies suggest Texas's abortion law may be linked to a rise in infant mortality, with a 12.9% increase since its enactment, despite proponents defending the law's moral stance.

Austin's CapMetro is transforming its MetroBike into an electric CapMetro BikeShare with new bikes and stations, set to relaunch in July after a brief suspension of services. The expansion plans to increase the number of stations to over 300 by 2025.

Three people were wounded in a family dispute that turned violent in an East Austin parking lot. The incident occurred on Monday near Citi Trends, involving gunshots.

Allegiant Air is closing its base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport due to space constraints but will continue operating flights there. The South Terminal will be demolished for an expansion which Allegiant will not be a part of.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers a variety of specialty cocktails and treats to help travelers cool off before their flights, including options like the "Prickly Pear Mai Tai" and "Layover Lemonade."

Judge Andy Brown to host the 4th annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at the Travis County Administration Building, featuring LGBTQIA+ food vendors, music by DJ Chorizo Funk, and community leaders.

Nathan Nattin IV was arrested in Dripping Springs after firing shots and a standoff with SWAT, facing charges including aggravated assault on a public servant.

Courtney Hjaltman was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Public Utility Commission of Texas until 2025, bringing extensive legal and public service experience.

Firefighters in North Austin extinguished another fire at an abandoned building on Old Koenig Lane, a site with a history of similar incidents, raising community safety concerns.

Emergency crews in Austin found a body in Lake Walter E. Long and are investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the deceased remains unclear.