Austin City Council forecasts rising budget deficits
In a work session on Tuesday, Austin City Council received a five-year financial forecast for the city's budget.
In a work session on Tuesday, Austin City Council received a five-year financial forecast for the city's budget.
Austin City Council to decide whether city can fund I-35 cap and stitch project
Austin City Council will decide whether to fund caps and stitches over I-35, which are essentially deck plazas, that would connect east and west Austin.
Austin City Council will decide whether to fund caps and stitches over I-35, which are essentially deck plazas, that would connect east and west Austin.
Austin City Council approves strategic plan for Austin Animal Center
The Austin City Council passed a five-year strategic plan for improving the Austin Animal Center. There is also a change in leadership.
The Austin City Council passed a five-year strategic plan for improving the Austin Animal Center. There is also a change in leadership.
Austin City Council votes to extend license plate reader pilot program
One year has passed since Austin launched its automated license plate reader pilot program.
One year has passed since Austin launched its automated license plate reader pilot program.
Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility to keep up with demand
Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility. Officials say the facility is aging and needs to keep up with demand.
Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility. Officials say the facility is aging and needs to keep up with demand.
Austin City Council sees some pushback on several items regarding art
There's some controversy going on at Austin City Hall regarding public art. The city is considering out-of-town artists for artwork in the airport expansion while a local artist's work is set to be destroyed.
There's some controversy going on at Austin City Hall regarding public art. The city is considering out-of-town artists for artwork in the airport expansion while a local artist's work is set to be destroyed.
Council addresses public art controversies
There's some controversy going on at Austin City Hall regarding public art. The city is considering out-of-town artists for artwork in the airport expansion while a local artist's work is set to be destroyed.
There's some controversy going on at Austin City Hall regarding public art. The city is considering out-of-town artists for artwork in the airport expansion while a local artist's work is set to be destroyed.
Short-term rental regulations in Austin approved by city council
Austin City Council has approved some changes to regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnbs and Vrbos. However, there are some changes that will be delayed.
Austin City Council has approved some changes to regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnbs and Vrbos. However, there are some changes that will be delayed.
City of Austin considers on-demand rideshare app for parks, recreation centers
The City of Austin is considering plans to develop an on-demand transit system similar to rideshare apps. The system would provide public transportation to local parks and recreational centers.
The City of Austin is considering plans to develop an on-demand transit system similar to rideshare apps. The system would provide public transportation to local parks and recreational centers.
Parking in an Austin bike lane is now illegal thanks to new amendment
Austin City Council approved an amendment making it illegal to park in a bike lane.
Austin City Council approved an amendment making it illegal to park in a bike lane.
Austin City Council holds public hearing on proposed regulations for short-term rentals
The city of Austin is looking to put more regulations on short-term rentals, like AirBnBs and Vrbos. City Council held a public hearing to get feedback on the proposals.
The city of Austin is looking to put more regulations on short-term rentals, like AirBnBs and Vrbos. City Council held a public hearing to get feedback on the proposals.
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.