Ahead of Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State address, Speaker of the House Dade Phelan sits down one-on-one with Capitol Correspondent Monica Madden to talk priorities and business of Texas' lower chamber.

The Bee Creek Sports Complex features five synthetic turf fields that can host a wide variety of athletic events and competitions.

Austin city council will discuss a resolution that will direct the city manager to identify homeless shelter bed capacity and to report back to council next month with cost scenarios to increase that capacity.

With the House adjourning last week, it looks like nothing will pass in the June special session and Gov. Greg Abbott will likely call a second session. Monica Madden joined KXAN News at Four for an in-depth look at the current session.

Pollsters found support for same-sex marriages remains at an all-time high among Americans as a whole, but another recent survey tells a slightly different story about how Texans feel about these unions. Read more https://www.kxan.com/lgbtq/where-support-for-same-sex-marriages-stands-in-texas/

On Wednesday, the Austin Police Department wrapped up its first public meeting to talk about the future of the department. As the city grows, the department wants to hear from the community on how to develop its strategic plan and meet the demands of public safety.

The Eanes ISD Board of Trustees approved a policy Tuesday that would form a school district police department. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/eanes-isd-board-approves-creation-of-district-police-department/

Lake Travis Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a 3% raise for all regular staff in a school board meeting on Thursday. Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/lake-travis-isd-board-approves-3-raise-for-all-regular-staff/

The main lawyers chosen to defend Attorney General Ken Paxton during his upcoming impeachment trial predicted the Texas Senate will not vote to remove him from office and called the process a "sham."

Austinites could be getting more money for letting Austin Energy adjust their thermostats. The agency is offering an annual rebate for those who are enrolled in their power partner thermostats program.

In what’s been deemed the Live Music Capital of the World, those whose contributions have perhaps laid the foundation have one message: “There is no Austin without US.”

That’s the tagline for the month-long celebration put on by an organization called the Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action (DAWA).

Where much of Austin’s musical soul is tied to, DAWA will showcase some of the city’s Black musicians at Antone’s Nightclub downtown, from June 8 through the 30 for Black Music Month. The first show will be on a Thursday night. The remaining performances will take place each Friday evening.

The Travis County Constable is urging Gov. Greg Abbott to veto a bill that would end annual car inspections. The constable cited concerns over road safety and air quality as examples.

The main lawyer chosen to defend Attorney General Ken Paxton during his upcoming impeachment trial predicted the Texas Senate will not vote to remove him from office and called the process a “sham.” Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/texas-lawyer-talks-about-defending-ken-paxton-in-upcoming-impeachment-trial/