Texas AG Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems for potential defects in Boeing 737 fuselages and is also examining the company's DEI policies in relation to their manufacturing standards.

Former Austin PD lieutenant Johnny McMiller won a $1.5 million racial discrimination case against the city following his 2015 termination. The city plans to review the verdict for further actions.

The Austin City Council approved extending free Austin Public Library privileges to residents in the city's outer limits, eliminating the non-resident fee.

Laurie Brewer of Georgetown earns the 2024 Mentoring Award from TCMA for her significant role in aiding the careers of rising local government leaders.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders higher education institutions to revise free speech policies to include clear definitions and sanctions for antisemitism.

Governor Greg Abbott announces a $315,000 grant for Rockport Fulton ISD to support career training for students in welding, in partnership with Del Mar College.

Travis County officials have approved a 100% property tax exemption for eligible child care centers to alleviate the high costs of childcare in the area, starting in 2024.

T.C. Broadnax is selected by the Austin City Council to be the city's next manager, to be formalized with a vote.

Austin Community College District offers over $1 million in scholarships with a May 1st application deadline. Fashion design student Billy Fairley benefited, receiving aid for his studies and a sewing machine.

Governor Greg Abbott has launched the Texas Space Commission to boost the state's leadership in the space industry, emphasizing innovation and collaboration in space exploration and commercial aerospace.

Austin's city manager candidates Sara Hensley and T.C. Broadnax discussed public safety, homelessness, and transparency at a town hall, indicating high community interest.

Two Texas war heroes, Sgt. Major Jerry Bell and Sgt. Mike Peña, were posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor for their service in Vietnam and WWII/Korean War, respectively.

Austin, Texas, reported a slight rise in unemployment to 3.7% in February, yet job growth continues with the city adding 16,000 new jobs and maintaining a lower unemployment rate than state and national levels.