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Kafka was a fixture at the Texas and U.S. Capitols, pushing lawmakers to make housing, transportation and voting more accessible for people with disabilities.

Joe Ely never broke out into the mainstream, but has been a beloved Texas treasure for five decades. His death Monday at age 78 brought tributes from fans and fellow musicians alike.

Public entities are required to "take every reasonable step" to ensure people are using the bathroom designated for the sex they were assigned at birth. But what counts as "reasonable" across publicly owned buildings in Austin is still largely unclear.

Eckhardt said she was running for Congress earlier this year, but she has since changed her mind.

Members of the University Democrats said the new state law disrupts their ability to invite guest speakers and volunteer voter registrars to campus.

Airlines led by Delta are rolling out a slate of new routes from Mexico City to Miami to Denver to Palm Springs.

The Austin lawmaker, first elected in 2004, chaired the influential House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees. He is the second Texas Republican this week to bow out of Congress.

The Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary.

His announcement comes after fellow Democrat Lloyd Doggett said he would not run for reelection if the redrawn map is upheld, avoiding a showdown over the new District 37 seat.

Jones has lost control of his media empire to a newly-appointed receiver who will sell it off to pay the Sandy Hook Elementary School families who sued Jones for defamation after the 2012 shootings.

The suspect is in custody, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said. The motive is unknown.

After four years of construction, the 74-story Waterline tower has reached its final height. It will be divided into offices, residences, shops and restaurants, all with separate entrances and parking.