Round Rock City Council declared May as Historic Preservation Month and received a $53,000 donation for the Stagecoach Inn's restoration as part of heritage celebration events.

St. Edward's University faculty express no confidence in President Montserrat Fuentes, citing issues with governance and transparency. The board affirms its support despite faculty concerns.

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging Texas's mail-in voting law, which sets age-based eligibility, upholding the existing statute.

The GOP Senate District 30 runoff in North Texas has Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough competing for endorsements and facing questions on residency and policy stances as they vie to be the conservative choice.

Austin Energy wins a federal grant to improve renewable energy access for low-income areas, potentially reducing bills by 20% and expanding job opportunities with a focus on sustainability and resilience.

Travis County tests a program offering early legal counsel to low-income defendants at their first court appearance to address pretrial incarceration due to inability to post bail.

Hays CISD allocates $5.1 million for new buses with seat belts and retrofitting old buses following a fatal crash.

The White House has introduced new staffing rules for nursing homes, requiring minimum care hours and 24/7 registered nurses, facing industry opposition and a divided Congress.

KVUE provides a guide for Texas voters on local elections on May 4, detailing early voting, Election Day procedures, ID requirements, and bond propositions.

Travis County DA José Garza faces a removal lawsuit for alleged official misconduct, with policies like not prosecuting certain crimes prompting the charge.

Round Rock ISD has approved a 1% pay raise for the 2024-25 year, while Pflugerville ISD will have a 2% raise, amid budget concerns and efforts to retain staff.

Austin reinstates its guaranteed income program, giving 100 families financial aid, amid a controversial lawsuit against Houston’s similar initiative.

Recent talks between the Austin Police Association and city officials made scant progress on APD oversight, with privacy concerns stalling negotiations.