City of Austin staff are drafting a bond package proposal that could allocate millions in funding to transportation, watershed protection, parks, community facilities and public safety for the November...

The proposed city of Austin budget for 2027 includes a $16.8 million reduction of social services contracts. The city manager will present the draft budget on July 16, and the final budget will be adopted...

Texas Republicans and Democrats secured nominations for the November midterm elections in  runoffs on May 26. This election occurred after the primaries held in March did not result in clear candidates...

UPDATE: The César Chávez statue has now been removed from the ground and placed onto a trailer. Workers have begun placing wooden framing around the statue, while caution tape protects the area. This...

Growing up, Alexandria Anderson was surrounded by the philosophy of public service. “I come from a family who has always believed in service and being involved in your neighborhood, in your city,”...

After finding out he would have to wait at least four and a half hours at one restaurant during Mardi Gras, economics senior Harlin Dean and his family took a detour to a familiar place: Chili’s on 45th...

The autonomous vehicle company Waymo announced a partnership with a navigation app to detect potholes using its operating cars in a pilot program, according to an April 9 news release. Waze, a satellite...

The Austin Police Department presented changes to the city council on April 7 regarding its use of force policy, such as how it records these incidents. Under the new policy, instead of counting use...

The Austin Police Department will introduce officers to respond to “lower-priority” calls as a part of a limited pilot program starting this month, according to an email by a department spokesperson.  The...

With State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, challenging Gov. Greg Abbott in the November midterm election for Texas governor, the race for House District 49 is open for the first time since 2017. The district...

As students rush by the white plastic tables that line Speedway, hurrying from one class to the next, colorful arrays of signs and food line the road, many promoting religious organizations. On Guadalupe...

A Travis County judge temporarily blocked a statewide “ban” on certain hemp products until April 24.  The Texas Department of State Health Services adopted new rules on March 31, changing how the...