Late fees for Austin utility bills to be waived to help residents affected by outages
Austin City Council approved a number of resolutions and ordinances Thursday to provide additional support to households impacted by the recent winter storm.
Austin City Council approved a number of resolutions and ordinances Thursday to provide additional support to households impacted by the recent winter storm.
City of Austin, Austin Police Association reach contract agreement
After months of negotiations, the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association have made an agreement for a four-year contract.
After months of negotiations, the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association have made an agreement for a four-year contract.
City officials announce opening of resource centers to help residents affected by ice storm
City Manager Spencer Cronk says Austin Energy and its out-of-state partners continue working around the clock to restore power, but that many remaining outages are very complex.
City Manager Spencer Cronk says Austin Energy and its out-of-state partners continue working around the clock to restore power, but that many remaining outages are very complex.
Austin City Council to discuss Austin Energy's performance during winter storm
District six council member Mackenzie Kelly discussed what's to come in the upcoming city council meeting regarding Austin Energy and city manager Spencer Cronk.
District six council member Mackenzie Kelly discussed what's to come in the upcoming city council meeting regarding Austin Energy and city manager Spencer Cronk.
Austin City Council to evaluate employment of City Manager Cronk in wake of ice storm
Austin City Council will take up an emergency agenda item this Thursday to evaluate the employment of Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk in the wake of the ice storm that left nearly 200,000 people without power.
Austin City Council will take up an emergency agenda item this Thursday to evaluate the employment of Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk in the wake of the ice storm that left nearly 200,000 people without power.
First Austin City Council meeting of 2023 comes with lengthy agenda, new members
The first Austin City Council meeting of 2023 included some new faces on the dais: three new council members and a new mayor.
The first Austin City Council meeting of 2023 included some new faces on the dais: three new council members and a new mayor.
Austin Water needs to make changes, external audit finds
Austin Water needs to make some changes, according to a new report released Wednesday by researchers at the University of Texas.
Austin Water needs to make some changes, according to a new report released Wednesday by researchers at the University of Texas.
2023 Austin City Council members take oath of office
Council member Velasquez, Council member Ryan Alter and Council member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri were elected in December’s runoff election, along with Mayor Kirk Watson.
Council member Velasquez, Council member Ryan Alter and Council member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri were elected in December’s runoff election, along with Mayor Kirk Watson.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.