Austin leaders might ask voters to approve a tax increase, again
Just a few months after Austin voters rejected a property tax rate increase, city leaders are again considering…
How your council members voted
The Austin City Council opens 2026 on Thursday with its first meeting of the year. Before the gavel…
Austin candidates raised $140K heading into 2026 City Council elections this November
Mid-January campaign finance reports offer an early look at Austin’s 2026 City Council contests, as candidates for five…
Austin leaders assess bond election playbook ahead of possible November election
City Council is working toward a decision on an anticipated multipurpose bond election this year, and whether to…
Austin City Council reacts to APD immigration policies
Members of the Austin City Council responded with concern this week over how the Austin Police Department will…
‘Teen Mom’ star Farrah Abraham announces run for Austin City Council seat
article Farrah Abraham at the Page Six Virtual Reali-Tea Awards held at City Winery on September 17, 2025…
Austin council spending rules advance to vote next week
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is proposing an overhaul of how the City Council spends its money. A council committee…
Can Austin council buy food or upgrade flights? New rules near vote
An Austin City Council committee is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposed overhaul of how the mayor…
Austin City Council to vote on audit ordinance, officer holder spending policy soon
AUSTIN, Texas – Austinites overwhelmingly voted against a tax rate increase last year and city leaders say they…
Austin funds implementation of regional food system plan
Austin is dedicating nearly $300,000 to support a joint regional food system plan with Travis County, the initiative’s…
Multiple Lake Austin properties dis-annexing from City of Austin
Lake Austin properties de-annexing More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this…
Austin officials draft new rules for council spending, transparency
City Council members plan to set new guidelines for their offices’ spending policies in early 2026. The big…