Austin and Travis County issue wildfire disaster declaration
It has been more than six weeks since any measurable rain has fallen at Austin’s official recording sites,…
Austin pauses proposal to use AI to crack down on crime at parks
The city of Austin is no longer considering using artificial intelligence to help catch people breaking into cars…
City of Austin receives funds to promote public safety, other Central Texas departments included
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texas police departments, including the city of Austin, were granted nearly $600,000 from the U.S.…
How a Texas ‘crime den’ raided by police threatened its neighbor shops
On September 26, Austin Police Department, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), the FBI, Austin Fire Department, APD’s SWAT…
What is Prop Q in Austin election, and what would it fund?
Austinites will soon be voting on a tax rate increase that city officials say will help address some…
21-foot sound barriers approved along I-35 for Central Austin neighborhood
A 21-foot-tall noise wall will be built along the northbound I-35 frontage road between 30th Street and 38…
New study finds ‘no evidence’ of Rainey Street Ripper
A new study released this week aims to put a stop to the rumors swirling about a potential…
Austin unveils new logo and rebrand
The city of Austin is rebranding for the first time. On Thursday, the city unveiled a new logo…
Austin considers Lake Austin drawdown in 2026 for maintenance despite hydrilla concerns
AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin is considering a potential drawdown of Lake Austin in 2026 to…
How the grass at Zilker Park comes back after ACL Fest
Every year when the Austin City Limits Festival returns, hundreds of thousands of people lay, walk and run…