Texas recorded more residential electricity disconnections than any other state in 2024, according to a federal report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which measured utility shutoffs tied to unpaid bills nationwide.
Texas added 46,800 nonfarm jobs in March, bringing total employment to more than 14.4 million, according to data released Friday by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced this week that it is investigating several truck driving schools across Texas, including at least one operating in San Antonio, over allegations that some programs may certify commercial drivers without meeting training requirements such as English proficiency.
AUSTIN, Texas — Organizers of the inaugural KUT Festival will relocate and cancel portions of the event after the University of Texas at Austin ordered changes to the schedule, citing safety concerns and planning deficiencies.
A legal dispute before the Travis County 261st Civil District Court could determine whether hemp-derived cannabis products remain available in Texas, as businesses challenge new state regulations and seek to extend a temporary court order set to expire Friday at 5 p.m.
Climbing gyms and outdoor sites in and around Austin are drawing new participants as more residents seek in-person activities, according to gym operators and climbers who report increased interest in both indoor and outdoor rock climbing.
A monthlong series of events marking Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month began in Austin this week, with organizers hosting a kickoff gathering that featured vendors, performers and artists.
Some Texas educators are reporting varied responses to a state law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, following a federal appeals court ruling that allowed the measure to remain in effect.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed multiple lawsuits against public school districts across the state, leading to significant legal expenses for the districts.
Michael Dell and Susan Dell have committed $750 million in new funding to the University of Texas at Austin, making them the university’s first $1 billion donors overall, officials announced Tuesday.