Austin City Council trying to reform spending policies

Austin City Council is trying to reform its own spending after passing a resolution in November. This comes after a failed tax rate election and criticism of how the city is spending money.

City of Austin spending review
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Austin City Council is trying to reform its own spending after passing a resolution in November. This comes after a failed tax rate election and criticism of how the city is spending money.

This Thanksgiving travel expected to be the busiest in 15 years: FAA

Following the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, the Federal Aviation Administration expects this Thanksgiving travel period to be the busiest in 15 years.

Petition calls for audit of Austin's city budget

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.

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.

Ground delay lifted at Austin airport

A ground delay has been lifted at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund

The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.

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.

Will Amazon deliver on Thanksgiving and Black Friday?

Gearing up for the holiday season, you may need to plan ahead if you're expecting deliveries. Logistical challenges around Thanksgiving Day will affect services from major carriers like Amazon, as well as your ability to get food delivered through apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year

The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.

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.

Ground delay lifted at Austin airport

A ground delay has been lifted for departures at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The advisory went on for over five hours.

Google announces $40 billion plan to open 3 new AI data centers in Texas

Silicon Valley tech giant Google is making its footprint bigger in Texas with a new $40 billion investment in data centers and artificial intelligence.