Art Acevedo has decided not to become Austin's assistant city manager for the police department, leaving the position unfilled following controversy over his appointment.

The Charter Review Commission is struggling to agree on reforms to the ballot petition process affecting how citizens can propose policy changes in the city.

Texas voter registrations reach 17.9 million in January 2024, with suburban areas seeing the most significant increases and some rural counties experiencing declines.

The Supreme Court allowed Biden to continue removing border fencing, despite Texas AG Paxton's efforts to stop it, with further legal proceedings set for February.

The GOP presidential primary narrows down to Trump and Haley, with Haley looking to win votes in New Hampshire while Trump rallies in Laconia after a trial in New York.

Austin tops the US for headquarters relocations, with 66 companies moving in over 5 years, driven by Texas' business-friendly environment and a strong local talent pool.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues Operation Lone Star, targeting illegal immigration and contraband, with over 496,000 apprehensions and 38,500 criminal arrests to date.

Art Acevedo has been appointed as interim assistant city manager in Austin, Texas, and will supervise the police department at a salary of $271,000 without council or public input.

Austin City Council tackles issues including police pay, daycare tax exemptions, and a resolution for car theft increases related to certain Kia and Hyundai models.

Former Austin Council Member Kathie Tovo has announced her mayoral candidacy, focusing on equity, honest governance, and rights for diverse communities, while opposing the I-35 expansion.

Attorney General Ken Paxton's legal fight with four former employees who blew the whistle continues, despite his move to drop the lawsuit alleging waste of resources.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton resists a DHS order to cease enhanced border security measures, asserting Texas' right to defend itself and disputing claims of indirect responsibility for deaths near the Rio Grande.

Texas AG Paxton secured an en banc rehearing on the legality of buoys placed in the Rio Grande to curb illegal crossings, delaying their removal until the case's review in May 2024.