Austin is developing a grant to aid home-based child care, while Leander and Liberty Hill ISDs seek to support autistic students with a collaborative grant.

Pro-Palestinian protests at UT Austin drew hundreds without major police incidents, focusing on the university's investments in Israeli companies. Previous protests led to 80 arrests, but the latest one remained peaceful with no arrests by 2 p.m.

Austin is set for a mix of thunderstorms and hot weather, with the National Weather Service predicting showers and highs of 85 degrees today. Temperatures could reach the low 90s midweek with possible rain by the weekend.

Houston's special election will determine who temporarily fills the Texas Senate seat left by Sen. John Whitmire. Rep. Jarvis Johnson and nurse Molly Cook, both Democrats, vie for the position before a primary runoff in May.

Austin PBS is digitizing 50 seasons of "Austin City Limits" for its 50th anniversary, aided by Google Fiber's 20 Gig internet, and plans to launch new programs and a news show in 2024-2025.

Austin's outlying communities vote on whether to disannex from the city for local autonomy and potentially lower taxes.

A man in his 30s was found dead with body trauma in north Austin, marking the city's 19th homicide in 2024. The suspect has not been caught, but the incident is believed to be isolated.

Sapphire Hunter is graduating from Manor Early College High School with a high school diploma and an associate degree. She will attend Northwestern University and intern at YETI, aiming for a career in tech and law.

An armed standoff at Summer Grove apartments in Austin leads to the death of the suspect, Thomas Dray Price, after police intervention. APD is reviewing the officer-involved shooting.

Austin faces thunderstorms with potential hail and strong winds overnight, while a flood watch is in effect for Milam County. The stormy weather is expected to continue through Sunday.

Texas is evaluating AI regulation, with the state legislature discussing potential controls and considering the technology's impact on society and election security.

Austin's transit initiatives aim to include minority and women-owned businesses in future projects, as highlighted in a recent forum focused on DBE certification and readiness for government contracts.

Texas' intensified border security, Operation Lone Star, has led to increased illegal crossings into neighboring states and numerous arrests and drug seizures.