Mayor Steve Adler hit with ethics complaints days before leaving office
Austin City Council Member Mackenzie-Anne Kelly and Linda Guerrero, a former candidate for Austin City Council District 9, have filed ethics complaints against Austin Mayor Steve Adler during his final days in office.
Runoff elections: Kirk Watson wins Austin mayoral race defeating Celia Israel
Kirk Watson has been elected as Austin's next mayor, defeating candidate Celia Israel. Watson will replace Austin Mayor Steve Adler.
Early voting for 2022 runoff election ends Dec. 9
Early voting runs until 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and picks up Tuesday, Dec. 13 for Election Day.
Austin City Council approves base rate charge increase for Austin Energy customers
Austin City Council approved increasing the base rate charge on a 7 to 4 vote. This comes after customers already saw a $15 increase on their bill last month.
Austin City Council postpones vote on Austin Energy rate hike
The base rate review process has been going on for eight months. Austin Energy has to do a review at least every five years to make sure the money they're bringing in is enough to cover the cost of service.
Early voting kicks off for City of Austin runoff election
On the ballot, Austin voters will find candidates running for mayor and three city council seats.
Austin City Council weighs approval of second proposed Austin Energy rate increase
Austin Energy said the proposed base rate increase, of 7.6 percent, is expected to increase the electrical bill of a typical residential customer by about $15.
Election Day approaches; both parties make final push
This year, early voting turnout is lower than it was in the 2018 midterms.
2022 Midterm Elections: Austin City Council races
Five districts are electing a council person to the Austin City Council in the 2022 midterm elections.
Austin City Council votes to protect renters' rights
Austin City Council approved two ordinances to strengthen tenants' rights.
Austin Energy customers can expect to see $15 a month increase on bill starting next month
In an 8-to-3 vote on Thursday, city council members approved raising Austin Energy pass-through rates for the Power Supply Adjustment (PSA) and Regulatory Charge.
City Council discusses Austin Energy utility rate hikes
For the past several months, Austin Energy has been spending money to make up the fuel cost gap and wants to recover what’s been spent.
Austin City Council votes to reinstate license plate readers, put Police Oversight Act on May ballot
On Thursday, Austin City Council voted on two topics, which have been debated for years.
License plate readers, development at former Statesman location discussed at Austin City Council meeting
Austin City Council worked through a 141-item agenda.
Lewis Conway Jr, known for fighting for criminal justice reform, dies
Lewis Conway Jr was the first formerly incarcerated person in Texas to have their name on an electoral ballot when he ran for Austin City Council in 2018.
Austin City Council members approve 40 percent pay raise
As part of the city's budget for the next fiscal year, they also boosted the minimum wage for city employees from $15 to $20 an hour.
Austin City Council member opposes raising council member salaries
In a statement, council member Paige Ellis, who represents District 8, says she would be voting against the increase.
Austin City Council members consider raising own salaries by 40%
Austin City council is considering raising pay for themselves as city workers ask for a higher minimum wage. The last pay increase for council members was in 2006.
Austin-Travis County EMS starting pay could increase amid medic shortage
Austin-Travis County EMS is understaffed by almost 25 percent while the starting pay is $19.56 per hour.
Department of Aviation provides updates on jet fuel storage facility at AUS
According to the discussion with the Austin City Council, AUS is committed to limiting the current expansion of the new Jet-A fuel storage facility to the Phase 1 development including two storage tanks at the New Fuel Facility location.