Austin immigration attorney Jose “Chito” Vela III kicked off his campaign for House District 46 on Thursday evening, even though Rep. Dawnna Dukes was present when the legislative session was...

Within the past week, Austin has received grants from a philanthropy and a federal government agency to resolve its homeless problem. Bloomberg Philanthropies, a charity by former New York City Mayor...

Former Austin mayor pro tem and Democrat Sheryl Cole said she will continue campaigning for House District 46 Tuesday afternoon despite Rep. Dawnna Dukes returning to her seat. “I’m telling...

Activist groups and supporters crowded in the Grassroots Leadership headquarters in east Austin, vowing to protect undocumented immigrants amidst an incoming state legislative session and president-elect...

The Austin City Council ushered in a new year with two fresh faces, Jimmy Flannigan and Alison Alter, who were sworn in at its inauguration Friday evening. “We are all looking forward to working...

On Thursday, Mayor Steve Adler joined 31 members of Cities for Action, a coalition of mayors and county leaders, in thanking President Barack Obama for his support for immigrant families and urging him...

The amount of hate crimes targeting Muslims is the highest it has been since 9/11, having increased about 33 percent in Austin in the past two years, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. This...

Interim Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley officially succeeded Art Acevedo in early December, marking the end of Acevedo’s nearly decade-long term. Manley faces the issue of APD’s...

The Austin City Council confirmed Brian Manley as interim police chief Thursday morning, marking the official end of Art Acevedo’s nearly decade-long term as APD Chief. Under Acevedo, UTPD...

Students dined on Chipotle, Tiff’s Treats, P.F. Chang’s, Panera Bread and Papa John’s at the first charity buffet hosted by The Austin Meal Movement. The $12 admission fee from...