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…
🚗 Houston traffic keeps getting worse. Drivers lost nearly four days last year, study shows
HOUSTON – Houston drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic, with commuters losing more than…
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Cities also receive a portion of property tax revenue, which supports police and fire departments, road maintenance, parks,…
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 officials insist there’s no enforcement surge
People protest ICE outside Austin City Hall in downtown Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. A petition was given to…
Previous tenant arrested for starting fire at former home, police say
WARREN COUNTY, Ohio (WXIX) – A Maineville man is facing several charges for purposefully starting a fire at…
When is the Texas voter registration deadline? Austin voting info
Travis County election technician John Luke sets up voting machines at a polling place at the Travis County…
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…
It’s cold enough in Houston to freeze a t-shirt
CYPRESS, Texas – It’s no secret it’s cold outside. Whether we like it or not, Houston just welcomed…
Houston dodges the worst of the ice, but slick spots are out there
CYPRESS, Texas – The worst case scenario was avoided in Houston. And quite frankly, we may have ended…
ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests in Austin
The demonstrations are set for Saturday afternoon at two Central Austin locations — 38th Street and Lamar Boulevard…