Austin cuts $95 million from its budget, shrinking funding to parks, homelessness services
The Austin City Council cut more than $95 million from its annual budget Thursday night. The changes come…
Democrats Lose Big on Affordability in Deep-Blue Austin
The failure of a property tax ballot initiative in Austin, Texas, earlier this month proves that affordability and…
Special Report: Who Are The 43 Property Taxing Entities In El Paso County?
EL PASO, Tx., November 19, 2025: Each year, government entities like the City of El Paso and the…
Austin Learns a Valuable Lesson on Austerity
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Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes
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Cash-strapped Texas city defies AG warning not to raise taxes
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Texas voters shot down property tax increases this week
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All 17 Texas Constitution amendments on verge of approval
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Voters OK property tax breaks for Texas homeowners, businesses
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Tarrant Appraisal District to investigate ‘typo’ that led to misappropriation of votes in 2024 election
A third party will investigate what led to a “significant calculation error” in the fall 2024 election of…
Where do El Paso, Texas Democrats, Republicans stand on 17 constitutional amendments: List
When it comes to the 17 constitutional amendments on the Nov. 4 ballot, El Paso Republicans and Democrats…
Austin City Council spends on politics, perks as it asks for tax hike
City Council Member Ryan Alter, left, makes a $100,000 donation to the Austin Parks and Recreation Department with…