Purple public notice slips mailed to Austinites: What do they mean?
If you live in Austin, you may have noticed a purple "public notice" slip in the mail. It has two proposed changes to land development code.
If you live in Austin, you may have noticed a purple "public notice" slip in the mail. It has two proposed changes to land development code.
City of Austin prioritizing funding for homeless response
Austin City Council held its first meeting of the year. One of their commitments is finding funding to tackle homelessness for the next decade.
Austin City Council held its first meeting of the year. One of their commitments is finding funding to tackle homelessness for the next decade.
Travis County property taxes will increase in 2025
Travis County homeowners are going to be paying even more this year after new budgets and tax rates were approved.
Travis County homeowners are going to be paying even more this year after new budgets and tax rates were approved.
City of Austin to begin lighting upgrades on 14 crash-prone areas in 2025
Austin City Council recently approved a $1.7 million contract to improve street lighting at 14 different locations that are prone to crashes.
Austin City Council recently approved a $1.7 million contract to improve street lighting at 14 different locations that are prone to crashes.
Austin Energy has new 10-year climate plan
Austin Energy has a new 10-year plan for climate protection due to the City of Austin's growth.
Austin Energy has a new 10-year plan for climate protection due to the City of Austin's growth.
Austin artists fight to keep iconic art pieces at convention center
The Austin Convention Center has had renovations and expansion plans on the calendar for years now, but there are concerns and controversy, as some of its history that Austinites have grown familiar with throughout the decades might be lost with the building's bones.
The Austin Convention Center has had renovations and expansion plans on the calendar for years now, but there are concerns and controversy, as some of its history that Austinites have grown familiar with throughout the decades might be lost with the building's bones.
Marshalling Yard temporary shelter funded through September 2025
Austin City Council recently approved a funding extension for the Marshaling Yard, a temporary shelter.
Austin City Council recently approved a funding extension for the Marshaling Yard, a temporary shelter.
3 outgoing Austin City Council members honored with speeches, reception
A large group of people came to Austin City Hall to send off and express their gratitude to outgoing council members Mackenzie Kelly, Alison Alter, and Leslie Pool.
A large group of people came to Austin City Hall to send off and express their gratitude to outgoing council members Mackenzie Kelly, Alison Alter, and Leslie Pool.
Runoff election for Austin City Council District 7 between Mike Siegel & Gary Bledsoe
Six candidates were on the November ballot but none received more than 50% of the vote. The top two now face each other in a runoff election.
Six candidates were on the November ballot but none received more than 50% of the vote. The top two now face each other in a runoff election.
City of Austin seeks more funding strategies for parks
Austinites could be paying more in the future to fund city parks. The city says they're not meeting some goals to expand and maintain them.
Austinites could be paying more in the future to fund city parks. The city says they're not meeting some goals to expand and maintain them.
Austin city mayor runner-up concedes to Kirk Watson
Carmen Llanes-Pulido, the runner-up for mayor of Austin, conceded one day after calling for a recount.
Carmen Llanes-Pulido, the runner-up for mayor of Austin, conceded one day after calling for a recount.
Austin city mayor runner-up calls for vote recount
The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.
The runner-up in the race for Austin City Mayor, Carmen Llanes-Pulido, filed a request for a recount on Thursday. However, the request was denied.
Austin mayor Kirk Watson wins re-election; results will be made official next week
It looks like Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected, but it will not be made official until next week.
It looks like Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected, but it will not be made official until next week.
Kirk Watson re-elected as Mayor of Austin
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected to the seat to serve a full four-year term
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has been re-elected to the seat to serve a full four-year term
Wheatsville Co-Op customers can drink alcohol on-site after City Council approval
Customers at Wheatsville Co-op on South Lamar will now be able to drink alcohol on-site after the Austin City Council granted a distance waiver. Wheatsville Co-op is 180 feet from the fence line at Ann Richards School.
Customers at Wheatsville Co-op on South Lamar will now be able to drink alcohol on-site after the Austin City Council granted a distance waiver. Wheatsville Co-op is 180 feet from the fence line at Ann Richards School.
Austin mayor race might head into runoff election in December
It appears the incumbent Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has a good chance at keeping his title, but he might have to go into a runoff election with another candidate before it's official.
It appears the incumbent Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has a good chance at keeping his title, but he might have to go into a runoff election with another candidate before it's official.
Election 2024: Recap of Austin City Council election results
The next Austin City Council will look slightly different.
The next Austin City Council will look slightly different.
City of Austin, police union formally sign 5-year contract for APD
The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association formally signed a five-year contract for the Austin Police Department.
The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association formally signed a five-year contract for the Austin Police Department.
Austin City Council approves plans for new public safety headquarters in SW Austin
The Austin City Council has approved the purchase of a facility in Southwest Austin for the new consolidated headquarters of Austin's public safety agencies.
The Austin City Council has approved the purchase of a facility in Southwest Austin for the new consolidated headquarters of Austin's public safety agencies.
Austin City Council approves $217.8M contract with Austin Police Association
The Austin City Council has approved a new contract for Austin police officers. The vote came after hours of public comments.
The Austin City Council has approved a new contract for Austin police officers. The vote came after hours of public comments.