The Supreme Court heard arguments on the legality of the federal bump stock ban, with justices divided on the issue and the ATF's regulatory authority.

The Texas Attorney General is suing Essence Massage in Austin for alleged prostitution, aiming to close it as part of a wider crackdown on illicit massage parlors.

HomeSense is set to open its first Texas store in South Austin, taking over the location previously occupied by Buy Buy Baby. The store will offer furniture and home decor at 5400 Brodie Lane.

Floor and Décor is considering transforming an old H-E-B store in Georgetown into its fifth Austin location, with renovations potentially starting in May.

Austin's Guaranteed Income Pilot showed that cash assistance led to more housing stability, with recipients spending half of their $1,000 monthly aid on housing costs. Despite mixed opinions, Austin continues with another program.

CitizenM opens a new 17-story hotel in downtown Austin, offering high-tech, affordable luxury to a diverse clientele, while the city addresses its affordable housing shortage in partnership with local organizations.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas met industry leaders in Mumbai to promote Texas' manufacturing and energy sectors to Indian businesses as part of an economic development mission.

Kendra Scott collaborates with Wrangler on a limited-edition collection featuring Western-inspired fashion and jewelry, with a portion of proceeds supporting the National FFA Organization.

IKEA is opening a new "plan & order" store in The Domain, Austin, offering a compact shopping experience focused on kitchen and office planning. The 5,000-square-foot store will also facilitate pickup services.

Veloway Threads expanded its holdings in South Austin's St. Elmo district, while the St. Elmo Public Market was sold to become an entertainment venue with bowling and arcade games.

The Pflugerville community supports BBQ joint owner John Brotherton through a GoFundMe, helping with medical bills due to his critical health emergency and coma.

The Texas Workforce Commission launched MyTXCareer, a free app to help Texans find jobs matching their skills and career goals, amidst the state's economic growth.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott responds to a destructive explosion at Fort Worth's Sandman Hotel, coordinating with local officials to provide emergency aid.