The Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office is now being audited, and law enforcement officers said this could just be the beginning. Read more https://www.kxan.com/investigations/exclusive-hays-county-tax-employee-arrested-for-selling-license-plates-registrations/

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/whats-needed-to-make-a-diversion-center-successful/ Law enforcement, prosecutors and elected officials point to the creation of a diversion center as a solution to address crime related to mental health and homelessness.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/education/students-plan-affinity-graduations-in-just-months-after-university-of-texas-ban/ After a Texas law banned diversity, equity and inclusion offices at public universities in the state, the University of Texas at Austin canceled several minority graduation events it had previously hosted for several years.

A Travis County judge issued an order Friday appointing a prosecuting attorney to represent the state in removing Travis County District Attorney José Garza.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-rowing-docks-host-lady-bird-lake-cleanup-ahead-of-earth-day/ Docks on Lady Bird Lake in Austin partnered up for the third year in a row to host a community-wide lake cleanup effort to kick off Earth Day weekend

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/education/pflugerville-isd-approves-salary-raises-sets-new-minimum-wage-for-employees/ On Thursday, the Pflugerville ISD Board of Trustees approved salary increases for the upcoming school year.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/granger-isd-teacher-on-leave-after-accusations-of-inappropriate-behavior-in-a-classroom/ A Granger Independent School District employee is on administrative leave following allegations of “inappropriate behavior by a teacher in the classroom,” according to a message from the superintendent provided by the district.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/where-is-the-city-of-austin-spending-its-federal-pandemic-money/ From childcare people can actually afford to shelter for people experiencing homelessness to being better prepared for Texas’ next major weather event, the City of Austin has used its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for 30 different projects.

THORNDALE, Texas (KXAN) — Thorndale voters will soon decide the fate of a proposition that would allow for the sale of mixed drinks within city limits.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/apd-releases-police-footage-of-southwest-austin-shooting-involving-police/ On Friday, the Austin Police Department released the body-worn camera footage of officers involved in a shooting April 6 in southwest Austin.

On Friday, people of all faiths came together to celebrate Austin's Muslim community at the State Capitol. The third annual EID celebration took part to mark Eid ul-Fitr (EED-al-FITTER) or “feast of fast breaking." This takes place after the end of Ramadan.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/national-news/tesla-recalls-new-cybertrucks-over-accelerator-hazard/ Tesla is recalling some of its Cybertruck vehicles after a hazard was found with the accelerator pedal.

Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/travis-co-property-owners-to-receive-2024-appraisal-notices-soon/ Travis County property owners will soon receive 2024 appraisal notices over the next few weeks from the Travis Central Appraisal District.