In Austin, city officials have begun the budget planning process with the release of a five-year financial forecast, as Mayor Kirk Watson directed the city manager to prepare projections based on a scenario in which property tax revenue does not increase.
In Fort Worth, city officials on March 31, 2026, presented a preliminary budget of more than $9 million for expenses related to the FIFA World Cup during a council work session, outlining projected costs for public safety, transportation, and event support services.
In Austin, emergency crews rescued an adult who became stuck in a tree on the side of a cliff Thursday evening near Arnulfo Alonso Way, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett said he will grant the request once the comptroller secures new legal counsel.
In San Francisco, the United States Department of Justice on Thursday filed a notice of appeal challenging a federal judge’s order that blocked punitive actions against artificial intelligence company Anthropic following a dispute with the Pentagon over military use of its technology.
In San Antonio, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph will host the Great Texas Airshow on May 2–3, offering the public a free opportunity to watch aerial demonstrations by U.S. military teams, officials announced.
In Pharr, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on Monday seized more than $2.6 million worth of suspected methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of carrots at the Pharr International Bridge, officials said.
In Texas, state officials over the past year have implemented a series of regulatory and legal changes that restrict noncitizens’ access to licenses, education benefits, and vehicle-related services, affecting undocumented residents, refugees, and individuals with protected legal status, according to state agencies and advocacy groups.
Cheers erupted at Space Center Houston as NASA launched Artemis II—the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years—from Kennedy Space Center.
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Maundy Thursday warned the public to stay vigilant against fake news and AI-generated content across social media, following a surge of misleading posts targeting her.