City of Austin in its final stages of relocating controversial homeless center
The City of Austin is in its final stages of relocating its Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, which has long been under scrutiny from the community. However, the proposed new location is also facing some pushback.
Austin Animal Center no longer required to notify APA! before spaying pregnant animals
Austin City Council voted to allow the Austin Animal Center to spay pregnant animals without contacting a rescue organization first. This is to help with overcrowding and budget issues.
Controversial Austin homeless center is moving locations
The controversial Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center may have found a new home. The largest homeless service provider in the city is in the final stages of moving.
Former Austin council member starts petition against city's new logo
Former Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly has started a petition against the city's rollout of its new logo.
Zilker Cafe at Barton Springs Pool could reopen with new vendor
Barton Springs Pool could see the return of the Zilker Cafe if Austin City Council approves a vendor contract.
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, entire city council sued over tax rate election language
Austin City Council approved a $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26 last week, but the move has been met with swift pushback.
Austin City Council passes $6.3B budget for 2025-26, approves tax rate election
Austin City Council has voted to approve its $6.3 billion budget for 2025-26.
Austin City Council to vote on possible tax rate election amid budget discussions
Austin City Council is deciding if there should be a tax rate election as they work through the final budget. This comes as the city faces a deficit.
Austin City Council votes to approve maximum tax rate allowed under Texas law
The Austin City Council has voted to approve the maximum tax rate allowed under state law amid its budget discussions.
Austin City Council continues to work through proposed budget with $33M deficit
Austin City Council is continuing to discuss its $6.3 billion budget proposal. There is a projected $33 million deficit because of less revenue.
Austin City Council to vote on resolution regarding air traffic controller shortage
The City of Austin is urging the FAA to do more to help with the shortage of air traffic controllers at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Austin firefighters union rallies against budget proposal to have 3-person crews instead of 4
Firefighters filled the steps outside City Hall rallying against the city manager's proposal to repeal a four-firefighter staffing minimum.
Austin City Council presented with update on driverless cars
An update was provided to Austin City Council on self-driving cars.
Austin city manager proposes $6.3B budget for 2025-26
Austin's city manager presented a proposed budget of $6.3 billion for 2025-26 to the mayor and city council on Tuesday.