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.

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.

2022 Midterm Elections: Austin City Council races

Five districts are electing a council person to the Austin City Council in the 2022 midterm elections.

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.

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 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.

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.

Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion

The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.

Austin City Council member calls for action on extreme heat response

In a special-called meeting set for Thursday, the council will be briefed about the city response to the extreme, and prolonged heat.

Austin City Council could decriminalize abortion, combatting Texas 'trigger law'

Following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, several councilmembers are calling for a special session to try to pass the GRACE Act, which would decriminalize abortions in Austin.