Texans oppose data centers as state eyes new regulations
In a statement, the Austin FC Academy said it became aware in December 2025 of allegations involving youth-on-youth misconduct among a group of academy players.
In a statement, the Austin FC Academy said it became aware in December 2025 of allegations involving youth-on-youth misconduct among a group of academy players.
The Austin Police Department and the FBI are investigating allegations of sexual abuse involving players in the Austin FC Academy, according to the club and law enforcement.
Moody’s Ratings upgraded Austin’s overall credit rating and general obligation debt rating from Aa1 to Aaa, according to a memo sent Friday to the mayor and City Council.
Austin City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes announced Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer and has begun treatment while preparing to return to her council duties.
Austin has extended its ban on recreational and commercial activity on Lady Bird Lake, Lake Austin and the Colorado River through 5 p.m. Thursday as high water and flood debris continue to create dangerous conditions.
Air traffic controllers at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport have begun transitioning from paper flight strips to an electronic system as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s nationwide air traffic control modernization program.
The City of Austin has issued a temporary ban on recreational water activities on several waterways through Tuesday afternoon following floodgate operations prompted by this week’s Hill Country flooding.
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Robert S. Howden as Texas secretary of state, succeeding Jane Nelson and placing a longtime Republican policy adviser in charge of the state’s elections less than four months before the 2026 midterm elections.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows have directed most Texas state agencies and public universities to reduce their baseline funding requests by 3% as the state begins preparing its 2028–29 budget.
Austin is one step closer to launching its Project Connect light rail system after the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) approved a contract Wednesday with Stadler to supply 21 trains for the new line.