Two Texas BBQ joints were ranked in the top four of Yelp's "Top 100 Barbecue Spots" in the US for 2024, with Austin eateries also featured on the list.

Protestors in Austin rallied against the leadership of the Austin Animal Center, criticizing Chief Animal Services Officer Don Bland and advocating for the continuation of the city's no-kill policy.

Officers responded to a burglary at Calhoun Hall on the UT Austin campus, involving vandalism and no reported injuries. UTPD seeks public assistance in their ongoing investigation.

UT Austin's graduation ceremony proceeded peacefully despite recent protests, with heightened security and some graduates showing solidarity for Palestine. No disruptions occurred at the event.

The Brenham State Supported Living Center in Texas celebrated its 50th anniversary with events including a parade and a visual slideshow, highlighting its history of providing care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Severe storms hit San Marcos, Texas, causing widespread damage, power outages, and a state of emergency request. The First Baptist Church and local residents suffered property destruction, as the community begins recovery efforts.

Seabrook Square II groundbreaks in East Austin, promising 60 permanent supportive housing units to address homelessness and affordability, with a completion date set for January 2026.

The Austin Independent School District is considering cuts and a tax hike to address an anticipated $90 million deficit. They've cut 41 positions and are looking at more reductions plus a tax increase to secure funds.

An imminent large-scale solar storm may disrupt power grids and satellite communications, but most people won't need to take action, while parts of Texas might see the aurora borealis.

A University of Texas lecturer was fired following an arrest for his role in a pro-Palestine protest, where he is accused of attempting to breach a bicycle barrier set by officers.

A cyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle in east Austin near the 183 Toll Road and US Highway 290, prompting traffic disruptions and an investigation.

The Austin Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting involving officers who killed a man, Thomas Dray Price, after he reportedly wielded a gun.

The Austin Police Department releases a strategic five-year plan developed with community and personnel input, focusing on public safety, engagement, workforce development, leadership, and organizational capacity.