Austin police changed how force is counted. Here’s what new data shows
The Austin Police Department investigates an incident on Research Boulevard in Northwest Austin in which a man died…
UT Energy Week 2026 To Bring Together Leaders From Industry, Government and Academia – UT Austin News
The University of Texas at Austin will host UT Energy Week 2026 on April 6-10, convening energy leaders,…
Austin home-based business rules could change under new pilot program
Jennifer Worth measures art as she operates her business, Vintage Framing Studio, out of her home in East…
Austin officers cleared in 2025 shooting after high-speed chase
A Travis County grand jury cleared four Austin Police officers of wrongdoing in a May 2025 high speed…
Austin approves downtown ad kiosks over concerns
Downtown Austin will soon be dotted with digital kiosks that city leaders say will help visitors navigate the…
Austin drops 650-bed shelter goal in new homelessness plan
The Austin City Council approved a roadmap for tackling homelessness in the city on Thursday — the first…
Austin payroll error overpaid 675 employees by $1.4 million
The city overpaid 675 employees by $1.4 million this month due to a payroll system error, officials said,…
Austin ousts 3 top IT officials amid ongoing internal review
The city this week terminated multiple employees within its Technology Services Department, including senior leadership. Those separated from…
Trash, code, alarms top complaints
Have you ever called 311 to report a neighbor’s overgrown lawn? Or because your car got booted downtown?…
Austin rips out mysterious bench spikes. Their origin remains unknown.
The additions — which appeared about three months ago along Brazos Street near Sixth Street — drew online speculation…
Austin meeting set on MoPac expansion amid environmental concerns
Austinites are invited to an open house Tuesday on a proposed expansion of MoPac Expressway that some advocates say could…
Watson requests no property tax increase forecast
With Austin’s next budget cycle kicking off in April, Mayor Kirk Watson is asking city staff to run…