Sophie Leclerc

Microsoft shuts down Xbox game studios, including Arkane Austin post-'Redfall' and Tango Gameworks despite praises for 'Hi-Fi Rush.' Other studios affected are Alpha Dog Games and Roundhouse Games.

Rapper Macklemore releases "Hind's Hall," a track criticizing Biden and backing pro-Palestinian campus protesters.

In an effort to combat hunger within their community, the Central Texas Food Bank and Bastrop ISD have partnered up to launch the Feeding Futures School Pantry at Cedar Creek Elementary School in Bastrop, as reported by KXAN. This new food pantry initiative aims to address the stark reality that one in six children in Bastrop County face food insecurity.

San Marcos is rolling out the red carpet for its residents with SMTX 2024, a citywide bash scheduled for next Wednesday. According to the official city website, folks can head down to Pauline Espinosa Community Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for a bit of community spirit and a peek at what's coming up in their hometown.

The parents of slain cycling star Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson have taken legal action against the woman behind bars for their daughter's death. Karen and Eric Wilson filed a civil wrongful death lawsuit against Kaitlin Armstrong, marking a continued search for justice even as Armstrong serves a 90-year sentence. The legal move, confirmed by KVUE, seeks damages upwards of $1 million.

Texas schools face budget deficits despite state surplus; Cy-Fair ISD may cut staff and has voted to exclude 'controversial' content from textbooks.

Austin Airport reorganizes TSA checkpoints amidst renovations; maintains capacity with dedicated PreCheck/CLEAR lane.

In what has been shaped up as a calculated financial misstep, Austin-based Freedom Solar LLC has agreed to cough up $425,710 to settle allegations that it hoodwinked the federal government. The solar power installer, known for putting up solar panels on homes and businesses, reportedly played fast and loose with figures when they grabbed a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan during 2020's pandemic-induced economic anxiety.

Austin's Bullock Texas State History Museum is steering attention to a signature slice of Tex-Mex Americana with "Carros y Cultura: Lowriding Legacies in Texas," an exhibit that's all set to pop the trunk on the Lone Star State's vaunted lowrider tradition starting May 11 through September 2, 2024. Visitors can expect an in-depth look at how these tricked-out rides are more than just cars—they're rolling canvases, engineering marvels, and bold cultural statements rolled into one.

On Thursday, Austin Independent School District took a significant step forward in the education realm, breaking ground on a new Wooten Elementary School building, a project set to inject modernity into the long-standing institution. "By way of the 2022 bond program, we have 2.44 billion dollars going across the entire community. But the schools that have been historically underserved are at the front of the line," Austin ISD Superintendent Matias Segura told CBS Austin at the ceremony graced with student performances of song and dance.