Austin City Council

Austin-area home prices set all-time record

Home prices in the Austin area set an all-time record. The Austin Board of Realtors reports that in March more than 2,400 houses were sold which is up 13 percent from the year before.

April 22, 2015 8:34am CDT

Council passes barbecue resolution starting stakeholder process

The Austin City Council votes to take a closer look at the impact of barbecue smoke emissions from restaurants near residential areas after some neighbors voiced concerns.

April 2, 2015 5:52pm CDT

BBQ owners warn Austin City Council's beef with BBQ could ruin business

Austin is quickly becoming the barbeque capital. With a growing festival and lines out the door, it's hard to deny that the food is drawing tourists from all over the world.

March 30, 2015 8:15pm CDT

Councilmembers back bill encouraging truck drivers to get off I-35, use SH-130

Some members of the Austin City Council are throwing their support behind a bill that would encourage 18-wheelers to get off I-35 and use SH-130 instead.

March 25, 2015 4:02pm CDT

Austin City Council passes resolution to prevent adult businesses from moving in downtown

A proposed strip club in downtown Austin will have new challenges to overcome before moving in on Congress Avenue thanks to a resolution passed by City Council Thursday.

February 26, 2015 4:10pm CST

A proposed concrete batch plant is causing controversy in Dripping Springs

Residents in Dripping Springs are expressing concerns over a proposed concrete batch.

February 17, 2015 9:02pm CST

Austin City Council to consider adding 32 bike sensors at stop lights around town

The Austin City Council is expected to vote on accepting a Texas Department of Public Safety grant to add bike sensors at stop lights around town.

February 10, 2015 10:22pm CST

Transportation execs meet with City Council to discuss traffic woes

It's the day-to-day grind of driving through Austin.

February 9, 2015 8:53pm CST

New 10-1 Austin City Council meets for first time

The new 10-1 Austin City Council is officially meeting for the first time today.

January 29, 2015 12:26pm CST

City Council tables discussion about pay reduction, listens to ideas

At Thursday night's public forum at City Hall, you didn't even have to be present to participate.

January 22, 2015 9:37pm CST

Council hears from Austin Firefighters Association on hiring policies

The new Austin City Council listened to concerns from the Austin Firefighters Association during a specially called meeting Thursday.

January 22, 2015 7:34pm CST

Austin Mayor, Council propose changes to meetings at City Hall

Austin mayor Steve Adler and the new city council are already getting to work.Just days into their new positions, they are proposing big changes to the way City Hall does business.

January 8, 2015 4:13pm CST