Austin City Council approves 2026-27 budget
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The Austin City Council has adopted a $6.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

ICE arrest sparks protests outside Austin City Hall
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An immigration enforcement operation unfolded directly outside Austin City Hall on Thursday morning, interrupting a city budget meeting and drawing sharp condemnation from local officials and community advocates.

City of Austin budget and possible bond election
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Austin voters will soon decide whether to spend nearly $300 million on parks and libraries. On Thursday, city council took the final step needed to put that proposal on the November ballot.

City of Austin addresses emergency services spending

Overtime expenses for Austin’s emergency services have surpassed budgeted allocations by millions of dollars this fiscal year, driving municipal leaders to evaluate public safety spending ahead of upcoming budget decisions.

Austin addresses emergency response spending
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Overtime expenses for Austin’s emergency services have surpassed budgeted allocations by millions of dollars this fiscal year, driving municipal leaders to evaluate public safety spending ahead of upcoming budget decisions.

Protesters call to restore CVI programs
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Following recent gun violence across Austin, community leaders and protesters gathered at city hall to demand Austin City Council to restore community violence intervention programs.

Austin City Council discusses 'Dog's head' development
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The City of Austin said "Dog's head" will help economically, but others are staunchly opposed, arguing it only benefits developers.

Austin City Council round-up
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Austin City Council is discussing many topics this week, including some items that could be on the November ballot, and others that have to do with the budget for the next fiscal year. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen and Alec Nolan discuss.

Austin tax audit headed to ballot
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An audit of how the City of Austin is spending tax dollars is headed to the ballot. 

Austin City Council spending data portal to launch in a few months

An office-holder spending data portal will be available to the public in a few months. Earlier this year, Austin City Council voted to create a uniform officeholder expense policy after criticism of overspending.

Austin City Council spending data portal
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An office-holder spending data portal will be available to the public in a few months. Earlier this year, Austin City Council voted to create a uniform officeholder expense policy after criticism of overspending. 

Yogurt shop murders: City approves $35M settlement
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Austin City Council has approved $35 million in settlements for the four men wrongfully accused in the yogurt shop murders. The city also discussed and approved other items on Thursday.

Austin to rename Cesar Chavez Street
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The City of Austin is starting the community engagement process for renaming Cesar Chavez Street.