Austin city leaders bring forward 'Book Safe Harbor' resolution

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is warning public school districts to remove books he considers offensive. However, Austin city leaders are making their position clear that people should have the freedom to read what they choose.

Austin City Council votes to regulate data centers

Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution to start creating regulations for data centers.

 Pflugerville covering all Flock Cameras
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The City of Pflugerville has turned off and is covering the Flock license plate reader cameras in the city, pending a potential contract renewal.

Austin vendors rally together after Painted Tree Boutique stores shut down

Austin vendors are rallying together after Painted Tree Boutique stores abruptly shut down, leaving them without a place to sell their products.

Federal prosecutors take aim at violent offenders across Austin area

Federal prosecutors have announced they’re pursuing around 40 cases for gun-related crimes in the Austin area. They say it’s the latest initiative to keep violent criminals behind bars and off the streets of Central Texas.

City of Austin plans to cut all adult sports leagues

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has decided to eliminate all adult indoor sports leagues for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year.

Flock cameras in Texas: Pflugerville City Council rejects new agreement

The City of Pflugerville has turned off and is covering the Flock license plate reader cameras in the city, pending a potential contract renewal.

Austin Water's reclaimed water system could cause traffic changes

Drivers will start seeing some traffic changes on Riverside Drive by Auditorium Shores. Austin Water is installing a pipe to expand their reclaimed water program.

Repairs to be made at Barton Springs Pool
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Austin Parks and Rec will start a project to restore and maintain the stone retaining wall along the eastern edge of the Barton Springs Pool

Man convicted for shooting, killing teenager at SE Austin home

A man will serve four decades in prison for shooting and killing a teenage boy in Southeast Austin in May 2025.

Austin Animal Services goes 10 days without AC; temporary measures in place

Austin Animal Services is asking for urgent help fostering or adopting its animals after the shelter went without air conditioning for 10 days.

Austin City Council to discuss data center regulations

Austin currently doesn't have a regulatory framework for data centers, so City Council plans to update the city code to address this.