Austin city manager proposes 2022-23 budget to address staffing shortage, sustain public services
The Austin City Council will have the opportunity to review and initiate amendments to the proposed budget before final adoption.
The Austin City Council will have the opportunity to review and initiate amendments to the proposed budget before final adoption.
Friends of 35 years keep promise, split $361,527 lottery prize
Scott Edwards made a pact with his friend Perry Charles that they would split any big lottery wins with each other
Scott Edwards made a pact with his friend Perry Charles that they would split any big lottery wins with each other
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $530M for Tuesday’s drawing
According to the lottery’s website, July has been considered a “hot” month with two of the largest jackpots in the lottery’s 20-year history being won in that month.
According to the lottery’s website, July has been considered a “hot” month with two of the largest jackpots in the lottery’s 20-year history being won in that month.
This week in Texas politics: Democratic convention, surplus and Texas grid anxiety
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski, along with experts, speak on different topics happening in Texas.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski, along with experts, speak on different topics happening in Texas.
Democrat Beto O’Rourke adds $27M to race for Texas governor
Abbott had already been sitting on $50 million as recently as February. His campaign had not yet released its latest fundraising numbers, which were due Friday in Texas.
Abbott had already been sitting on $50 million as recently as February. His campaign had not yet released its latest fundraising numbers, which were due Friday in Texas.
Michigan man wins record-setting $6 million on scratch-off lottery ticket
A man won the biggest prize ever from a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket -- $6 million.
A man won the biggest prize ever from a Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket -- $6 million.
Manchin says no to new taxes, climate action in 'stunning' blow to Dems
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll oppose an economic measure he’s been negotiating with Democratic leaders if it includes climate change action or higher taxes on the rich or corporations.
New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Inflation, high energy prices mean the Texas Legislature will have unprecedented funds to allocate next year
The state will have an extra $27 billion in its coffers in 2023 — money that could help pay for property tax cuts and other legislative priorities.
The state will have an extra $27 billion in its coffers in 2023 — money that could help pay for property tax cuts and other legislative priorities.
LEGO raises prices, citing supply chain issues
Though prices are going up, a study published in 2020 found that most LEGO sets appreciate in value by 11% per year.
Though prices are going up, a study published in 2020 found that most LEGO sets appreciate in value by 11% per year.
Bill Gates gives $20 billion to his foundation, asks other billionaires to 'step up'
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Parks across Austin receive grants, awards from Austin Parks Foundation
A total of $15,600 in grants will fund specific amenities as part of each park's overall vision plan implementation, while $125,000 will go towards Design Services awards to provide the plans that are necessary for the development of and/or improvements within the parks.
A total of $15,600 in grants will fund specific amenities as part of each park's overall vision plan implementation, while $125,000 will go towards Design Services awards to provide the plans that are necessary for the development of and/or improvements within the parks.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Why the crypto plunge is a cautionary tale for public pension funds
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.
Austin Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable townhomes in southeast Austin
As home prices soar in Austin, Habitat for Humanity is hoping communities like this one will provide a solution.
As home prices soar in Austin, Habitat for Humanity is hoping communities like this one will provide a solution.
Gas prices under $4 seen at multiple gas stations in Austin area
As of the evening of Friday, July 8, the Exxon on South 1st St. and Sacramento Drive had gas for $3.94 with an Exxon card, regular at $3.99.
As of the evening of Friday, July 8, the Exxon on South 1st St. and Sacramento Drive had gas for $3.94 with an Exxon card, regular at $3.99.
June job growth revealed amid recession fears
The jobs report in June was strong, despite risks of a recession on the horizon. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The jobs report in June was strong, despite risks of a recession on the horizon. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Mortgage rates plummet amid recession fears
Mortgage rates sank this week, but they could soon begin to rise once again.
Mortgage rates sank this week, but they could soon begin to rise once again.