Todd Parton has been appointed as Leander's new city manager, starting April 16, with a salary of $275,000. He has 19 years of experience and was chosen after a national search.

Protesters rallied at the Texas Capitol against the immigration enforcement bill SB 4, criticizing it for racial profiling and questioning its constitutionality. The bill's effect was delayed by the Supreme Court.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department introduces new regulations for spotted seatrout, including a reduced daily bag limit and size restrictions, to protect the species. Public feedback on a tag system for oversized trout is sought.

A federal court granted Texas AG Ken Paxton a preliminary injunction against President Biden's halting of border wall construction, securing $1.4 billion for the project.

Texas AG Paxton wins a court decision against pornography companies over age-verification law HB 1181, while a compulsory health warning mandate was struck down by the court.

The Lakeway City Council reduced a parks bond from $24.6 million to $22 million after community feedback and is also addressing water conservation concerns and public safety with a license plate reader trial.

The Austin Independent School District introduced a new enrollment system causing waitlist concerns for some parents and prioritizing vulnerable students by law.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has announced a partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration to assess wildfire damage and potentially provide federal disaster assistance.

TEA has placed IDEA Public Schools under conservatorship following an investigation that revealed improper financial practices, including luxury expenses.

Texas House Republicans face significant changes after primary showdowns led to runoff elections, with Gov. Abbott and AG Paxton influencing the outcomes to promote their conservative agendas.

Eanes ISD in Texas has formed its own police force, in line with House Bill 3, pinning nine experienced officers and acquiring a fleet of Tesla vehicles for patrolling purposes.

Austin and the APA are resuming talks to address police contract issues, including oversight and staffing, after a year's impasse and a temporary extension.

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Rodney Reed a new trial, concluding that evidence does not prove his innocence in the 1996 murder of Stacey Stites.