A former Akins High School tutor, Isaiah Xavier Smith, was arrested for indecency with a child by contact and was also previously fired from another job for similar misconduct.

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas signs a Statement of Mutual Cooperation with the UK to advance trade and job growth, meeting with UK officials including Secretary Badenoch and PM Rishi Sunak.

Texas leads U.S. population growth in 2023, with a 475,000 increase, featuring Kaufman County as the fastest-growing county at 7.5%. Migration and birth rates contribute variably across counties.

Texas reports its lowest hunting accidents in history, with 10 non-fatal incidents and one death in 2022, highlighting the success of its mandatory Hunter Education program.

Austin shelters 50 homeless individuals in the latest HEAL Initiative effort, focusing on the East Cesar Chavez Street area, with a total of 737 people helped since June 2021.

Texas AG Ken Paxton proposes new reporting rules for District Attorneys to enhance transparency and accountability in counties with populations over 250,000.

The U.S. Department of Defense has opened a new Joint Defense Innovation workspace in Austin, aiming to collaborate with tech startups for national security.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with officials from Australia and Germany to discuss economic partnerships, focusing on energy, biotech, AI, and semiconductor cooperation.

The U.S. Supreme Court has extended a hold on Texas's stringent anti-immigrant law, S.B. 4, until further review.

Over 60 artists are boycotting SXSW due to its ties with military contractors, promoting a human rights-focused stand supported by the Austin for Palestine Coalition.

Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez resigns after a report on the Robb Elementary shooting. His departure follows criticism over the police response.

Austin is hosting a public event on March 25 to introduce city manager candidates T.C. Broadnax and Sara Hensley, including a moderated discussion and a Q&A session with community-submitted questions.

Austin Energy faces conflicts over its power generation plans, including a delayed departure from a coal plant and opposition to a proposed gas-to-hydrogen plant, affecting its climate goals.