Austin City Council may put charter amendments on the November ballot, including changes to citizen petition rules and recall processes, following Charter Review Commission recommendations.

Gov. Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott encourage Texans to wear blue and pray on Blue Sunday, April 28, in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Texas AG Paxton announced a settlement with "Chaturbate" operator Multi Media, LLC, enforcing strict age verification to comply with state laws protecting minors from adult content.

Superintendent Raúl Peña resigned from Hutto Independent School District after seven months; Cara Malone was appointed as acting superintendent. The reasons for Peña's departure are undisclosed.

The FTC has voted to ban noncompete agreements for most workers, potentially impacting 30 million U.S. workers. Business groups are challenging the ruling.

Round Rock City Council declared May as Historic Preservation Month and received a $53,000 donation for the Stagecoach Inn's restoration as part of heritage celebration events.

St. Edward's University faculty express no confidence in President Montserrat Fuentes, citing issues with governance and transparency. The board affirms its support despite faculty concerns.

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging Texas's mail-in voting law, which sets age-based eligibility, upholding the existing statute.

The GOP Senate District 30 runoff in North Texas has Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough competing for endorsements and facing questions on residency and policy stances as they vie to be the conservative choice.

Austin Energy wins a federal grant to improve renewable energy access for low-income areas, potentially reducing bills by 20% and expanding job opportunities with a focus on sustainability and resilience.

Travis County tests a program offering early legal counsel to low-income defendants at their first court appearance to address pretrial incarceration due to inability to post bail.

Hays CISD allocates $5.1 million for new buses with seat belts and retrofitting old buses following a fatal crash.

The White House has introduced new staffing rules for nursing homes, requiring minimum care hours and 24/7 registered nurses, facing industry opposition and a divided Congress.