The Williamson County Appraisal District reminds owners of historic properties to apply for a 75% property tax exemption by April 30, 2024, with forms available online and assistance offered.

A new initiative in Austin involves a partnership providing three daily meals to Marshalling Yard Emergency Shelter residents, focusing on healthy, balanced diets and overall care for up to 300 clients.

The article discusses the competing narratives in Austin's DA race between incumbent José Garza, who promotes justice reform, and challenger Jeremy Sylestine, emphasizing victim's rights and public safety.

The Supreme Court issued a temporary stay on a Texas law aimed at allowing police to arrest undocumented migrants, as requested by the Justice Department.

Texas will soon have a new state park near Laguna Atascosa, with 477 acres acquired in a land swap involving Boca Chica State Park. This aims to improve conservation and outdoor activities.

Austin is ready for the SXSW festival, urging public safety, offering travel advice, and implementing a parking ticket waiver for safe rides amidst increased first responder presence.

Texas primary elections are underway with crucial nominations for both parties, highlighting internal GOP rifts and setting the stage for state and national impacts.

Democrats in Texas vie to challenge Senator Ted Cruz in the upcoming election, with prospects of a runoff if no clear majority arises in the primaries.

Texas's border security law, SB 4, remains in effect after the Fifth Circuit Court grants an emergency stay, overruling a lower court's decision to halt the law.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Hutto ISD for illegal electioneering, alleging misuse of resources for political purposes, which violates the Texas Election Code.

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals authorized Texas Senate Bill 4, allowing state police to detain migrants for illegal entry, awaiting a possible Supreme Court intervention.

The article describes naturalization ceremonies in Texas where 100 individuals became U.S. citizens at the Texas Capitol and another 100 at Lone Star College in Tomball.

Accidental 911 calls from smartphones and smartwatches are straining the emergency response systems in Travis County and Georgetown, Texas, where officials are seeking to raise public awareness and improve officer training.