Multiple Lake Austin properties disannexing from City of Austin
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
Lake Austin properties de-annexing
More than 150 properties along Lake Austin disannexed from the City of Austin this month. This comes after decades of conflict over taxation and lack of some city services.
Several Central Texas cities no longer have license plate readers
License plate readers played a key role in catching the Brown University shooting suspect, but several Central Texas cities recently got rid of theirs.
Austin leaders, county officials asking residents to prepare for winter weather
City of Austin and Travis County officials are asking residents to prepare now for winter weather that could be coming.
Austin winter weather preparations
City of Austin and Travis County officials are asking residents to prepare now for winter weather that could be coming.
Austin has to commit funding for phase 2 of caps and stitches sooner than expected
There has been a change in how fast the city has to commit funding for caps and stitches over I-35. The project will create real estate for parks and buildings over the highway.
Austin City Council trying to reform spending policies
Austin City Council is trying to reform its own spending after passing a resolution in November. This comes after a failed tax rate election and criticism of how the city is spending money.
City of Austin spending review
Austin City Council is trying to reform its own spending after passing a resolution in November. This comes after a failed tax rate election and criticism of how the city is spending money.
Petition calls for audit of Austin's city budget
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is responding to a group calling for an audit of city spending. ‘Save Austin Now’ opposed Prop Q and has since started a petition.
Group calls for audit of Austin's city budget
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is responding to a group calling for an audit of city spending. ‘Save Austin Now’ opposed Prop Q and has since started a petition.
Austin finalizes priorities in amended city budget
The City of Austin has finalized its priorities that could impact emergency services and housing for homeless people. The amended city budget and tax rate were approved after voters rejected Prop Q earlier this month.
Austin City Council approves amended city budget
Austin City Council approved the amended budget and property tax rate on an 11-0 vote.
Austin City Council unanimously approves amended city budget
Austin City Council approved the amended budget and property tax rate on an 11-0 vote. This came after voters rejected Prop Q earlier this month.
Austin City Council reworks budget after Prop Q fails; advocacy groups speak out
Austin City Council is starting to rework the budget after Prop Q failed. That tax rate election would've brought in $110 million.
Austin City Council starts to rework budget
Austin City Council is starting to rework the budget after Prop Q failed. That tax rate election would've brought in $110 million.
Austinites give feedback to city leaders on new proposed budget
Austin city leaders hosted a community session with live Q&A on Monday night at the Texas AFL-CIO Headquarters downtown. Taxpayers got to confront city leaders about how their dollars are being spent.
Austin first responders not happy with city leaders after revised budget
First responders are not happy with Austin leaders after the release of a revised city budget. This comes after voters rejected Proposition Q earlier this month.
First responders not happy with revised Austin budget
First responders are not happy with Austin leaders after the release of a revised city budget. This comes after voters rejected Proposition Q earlier this month.
Austin residents' utility bill is going up. Here is what the fees are for
If you're an Austin resident, you'll notice some increases for several different department fees on your utility bill.
Austin voters reject Proposition Q
Austin voters have rejected Proposition Q. More than 117,000 voters submitted their ballots early in Austin, and many believe the big turnout was being fueled by Prop Q.