Austinites demand police, city leaders do more to resist ICE
A public meeting billed as a “conversation” about Austin Police and immigration enforcement sounded more like a protest…
Austin City Council approves 6 affordable housing tax credit projects
Austin City Council on Thursday approved resolutions supporting six affordable housing developments seeking low-income housing tax credits from…
Austin’s social service ‘reset’ continues with city evaluation, further cuts ahead
Funding for Austin’s social service programs is in line for further cuts, and the city is now evaluating…
Austin moves to curb loud, reckless driving with new vehicle noise ordinance
City officials are looking to crack down on excessive vehicle noise and unsafe driving, particularly along west Austin’s…
Council approves rezoning for residential project near Q2 Stadium
Another large residential mixed-use project could be in the works within the North Burnet/Gateway zone following Austin City…
Austin council proposes surveillance guardrails ahead of contract vote
An activists holds a sign that reads “Austin Unites Against AI Surveillance” alongside council members during a press…
Did Paige Ellis violate campaign finance rules?
Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis listens to public testimony on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at City Hall. The…
Austin council members push to revive regional affordability committee
Council Members Krista Laine and Vanessa Fuentes announced plans during a council work session last week to revive…
Austin council tightens office spending rules but softens key limits
The Austin City Council meets at City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman The Austin…
Austin leaders vote down stricter spending rules
Even after Austinites raised concerns about spending, the City Council adopted a new policy that doesn’t add as…
City of Austin staff recommend $700 million bond for 2026 vote
An initial recommendation for a roughly $700 million general obligation bond from city staff offers an early look…
Austin City Council members move to ease proposed spending rules
Austin City Council members have formally proposed changes to Mayor Kirk Watson’s plan to tighten spending rules for…