Group calls for audit of Austin's city budget
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is responding to a group calling for an audit of city spending. ‘Save Austin Now’ opposed Prop Q and has since started a petition.

Austin finalizes priorities in amended city budget
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The City of Austin has finalized its priorities that could impact emergency services and housing for homeless people. The amended city budget and tax rate were approved after voters rejected Prop Q earlier this month.

Austin City Council unanimously approves amended city budget

Austin City Council approved the amended budget and property tax rate on an 11-0 vote. This came after voters rejected Prop Q earlier this month.

Austin City Council starts to rework budget
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Austin City Council is starting to rework the budget after Prop Q failed. That tax rate election would've brought in $110 million.

Austinites give feedback to city leaders on new proposed budget

Austin city leaders hosted a community session with live Q&A on Monday night at the Texas AFL-CIO Headquarters downtown. Taxpayers got to confront city leaders about how their dollars are being spent.

Austin first responders not happy with city leaders after revised budget

First responders are not happy with Austin leaders after the release of a revised city budget. This comes after voters rejected Proposition Q earlier this month.

First responders not happy with revised Austin budget
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First responders are not happy with Austin leaders after the release of a revised city budget. This comes after voters rejected Proposition Q earlier this month.

Austin voters reject Proposition Q

Austin voters have rejected Proposition Q. More than 117,000 voters submitted their ballots early in Austin, and many believe the big turnout was being fueled by Prop Q.

New controversial homeless center approved by council
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The Austin City Council voted 8-3 to buy a $4 million property on I-35 near Oltorf for a controversial new homeless center. Who will run the center hasn't been decided yet.

Council approves buying $4.3M property for new homeless navigation center

The Austin City Council voted 8-3 to buy a $4 million property on I-35 near Oltorf for a controversial new homeless center. Who will run the center hasn't been decided yet.

Council votes to buy controversial new homeless center
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The Austin City Council voted 8-3 to buy a $4 million property on I-35 near Oltorf for a controversial new homeless center.

Debate over proposed homeless center in South Austin heats up

There are new details on the proposed housing navigation center in South Austin that has brought pushback from the community.

Austin firefighters' new contract touts higher pay
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The four-year tentative agreement between the City of Austin and the Firefighters Association includes immediate pay raises and a move to a reduced work week, pending ratification and City Council approval.

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.