Austin’s $6.6B draft budget cuts services, raises taxes
Less than a year after Austin voters rejected the Proposition Q property tax increase, city leaders are again…
As Austin officials debate 2026 bond election, city staff suggest 2-year delay
City Council is continuing to weigh whether to put a bond measure to Austin voters this fall, while…
Austin could bring back license plate-readers after shooting
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson says he wants the city to reinstate license plate reading technology after a citywide…
Austin leaders divided on what rules for police and ICE mean
It’s been about a month since Austin revised its rules on how city police can interact with federal…
Chito Vela backs off more Austin money for parks over I-35
Austin’s plans to pay for parks over I-35 appears to have lost one of the votes it would…
Austin adopts stricter oversight of city surveillance technology use
Austin has adopted a new process with increased public scrutiny for the city’s procurement of surveillance-related technology, following…
Austin expands renewable energy push with major solar generation investments
Several Austin Energy investments in solar generation and power grid resilience totaling up to $172 million were approved…
Austin faces shrinking tax rolls with budget cuts ahead
Austin anticipates declining value on its tax rolls to support city operations this year, thanks to a slowdown…
Foundation Communities’ Norman Commons brings 156 units of affordable housing to East Austin
Nonprofit Foundation Communities celebrated the opening of its Norman Commons complex, a new affordable housing community that received…
Council clears way for scores of digital ad kiosks across Austin
A plan to install dozens of digital advertising kiosks in public places around Austin advanced this spring. As…
St. John Site development update approved, advancing mixed-use plans with over 500 new apartments
Changes to plans for the St. John Site affordable housing redevelopment were approved in March, moving Austin and…
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…