Texas governor’s prosecutor plan targets Travis County DA José Garza
Gov. Greg Abbott announces the creation of a statewide prosecutor at the Austin Police Association on Thursday, May…
Austin to pay $35M to men accused in yogurt shop murders case
Michael Scott hugs Jessi Freud, an attorney with the Innocence Project of Texas, after being exonerated at a…
Austin officials criticize delays in 911 communications overhaul
Austin City Council members pressed public safety officials Tuesday for answers on why the city is months behind…
Austin council advances denser housing expansion
Enrique Guerrero guides the Construction trailer as it arrives at construction site on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 for…
Austin council withdraws resolution against IT consolidation
Ben Suddaby, an active member and organizer of AFSCME checks the Election Day Voting Dashboard while waiting on…
Austin weighs ‘once-in-a-generation’ gas deal as bills keep climbing
Paul Williams and his dog, Coco, at his home in North Austin Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Mikala Compton/Austin…
Austin short-term rental rules boost compliance, hotel tax revenue
Notices alert the owner of a house on East Eighth Street about administrative hearings regarding the property, which…
Austin bets big on solar, approving first-of-their-kind projects
Austin is betting on solar power as it confronts a growing energy crunch, approving a slate of projects…
Loop 360 construction in Austin will bring closures through 2029
Crews will remove the traffic light from Loop 360 — also known as Capital of Texas Highway —…
Austin homeless encampment map shows planned May sweeps
A new map obtained by the American-Statesman reveals where dozens of homeless encampment sweeps are planned beginning in…
Austin bond projects delayed: $1B backlog raises concerns
Mexic-Arte Museum on Congress Avenue in Austin is pictured Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. The cultural center has spent…
Austin police change ICE policy after Abbott funding threat
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis arrives at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center in Austin on Feb. 19, 2026. Jay Janner/Austin…