Austin Police Association and city officials resume negotiations on the Austin Police Department's Meet and Confer Agreement, focusing on long-term contract terms amid calls for policing reforms. Public live streaming of talks provides transparency.

Nate Paul, an Austin real estate developer, was sentenced to a 10-day jail term for contempt of court in connection with a legal battle involving the Mitte Foundation and Texas AG Ken Paxton.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott calls for legislation to address Wall Street investors purchasing residential homes in Texas, affecting market affordability for locals.

Justice Samuel Alito extended the stay on a Texas immigration law (SB4), delaying its effect and highlighting the conflict between state and federal immigration authority.

Gov. Abbott's migrant busing program in Texas has received under 1% of its costs from private donations, rather than the public support previously claimed.

Austin's South Congress Avenue is experiencing a retail shift as big brands like Hermès join, pushing out local stores, while the city sees its growth rate dip to second among U.S. metro areas.

President Biden critiques Trump's debt record and fiscal policies while pledging to protect entitlement programs as both prepare for the 2024 elections, with Biden proposing new taxes for the wealthy to address the national debt.

The Texas Medical Board plans to clarify abortion law exceptions for life or health risks, inspired by lobbyists' petition for clearer care guidelines in medical emergencies for pregnant women.

Manny García is named editor in chief of Houston Landing, with Angel Rodríguez as managing editor. García, a Bradlee Award winner, and Rodríguez, with a digital and Latino focus, are set to enhance Houston's news landscape starting April.

AISD accidentally released special education student records due to a software glitch, affecting about 160 students. The district and the vendor resolved the issue within 24 hours.

Texas transports over 105,000 migrants to sanctuary cities as part of Operation Lone Star, aiming to deter illegal immigration and combat the fentanyl crisis.

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld West Texas A&M University's decision to deny a request for a drag show, supporting the president's stance and rejecting claims of free speech infringement.

Austin settles with protester Eli Winkelman for $55,500 over a 2020 incident where she claimed police roughed her up, adding to the city's $20.8 million in related settlements.