Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax is set to present a city budget with a $13.2 million deficit as financial challenges surge, amid debates over public safety funding and community group demands for increased investment in city services.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott starts a tour in Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan to discuss economic partnerships and innovation, focusing on sectors like semiconductors and manufacturing.

Rep. Lloyd Doggett and Rep. Raúl Grijalva are the first Democrats in Congress to suggest President Biden consider not running for reelection, despite pledging support if he remains a candidate.

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Texas' law that requires porn sites to verify users' age through state-issued ID, balancing minor protection and free speech.

A court has paused a ban on LNG export applications, a legal win for Texas AG Ken Paxton against the Biden Administration. The ban's impact on Texas' economy was a key concern.

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Austin has publicly called for President Joe Biden not to run in the 2024 election, citing concerns over Biden's debate performance and polling numbers.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lori Massey Brissette to the Fourth Court of Appeals, serving until December 31, 2024, or until a successor is elected.

Austin invites residents to vote for student artwork for the 2025 Emergency Preparedness Calendar, promoting disaster readiness education among youth.

The latest Biden-Trump debate in Atlanta had no audience and featured clashes on policy and personal issues, with both candidates defending against charges.

The Supreme Court is reviewing a Texas law restricting social media companies' content moderation practices, initiating debate on free speech versus platform regulation.

Norman Roy Garza Jr. is appointed as the first Executive Director of the Texas Space Commission to lead Texas into a new era of space industry prominence.

A Travis County judge is deliberating the temporary suspension of Hays County District Clerk Avrey Anderson amid allegations of incompetence and disturbing behavior.

Five Austin deputies received Valor awards from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for bravery and service during the 2024 Law Enforcement Achievement Awards.