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2026-06-03 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin voters settled several contested local races Tuesday as Travis County wrapped up its runoff election cycle, with progressive attorney Mike Siegel emerging victorious in the District 7 City Coun...
2026-06-03 • Austin Politics via Google News
Kirk Watson has secured victory in Austin's mayoral runoff election, earning a return to the city's top executive office he previously held in the early 2000s. Projections based on vote tallies indica...
2026-06-03 • Austin Politics via Google News
As Austin's mayoral contest heats up, voters are sizing up a crowded field of candidates on the policy questions most likely to shape the city's future. Three topics have emerged as defining fault lin...
2026-06-03 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin's newest elected officials were formally sworn into office this week, marking the beginning of four-year terms for council members and other city leaders who emerged victorious from the most re...
2026-06-02 • Austin Politics via Google News
As Austin prepares for a transition in leadership, residents and political observers are taking stock of what Kirk Watson's tenure at City Hall actually delivered — and where it fell short. Watson, wh...
2026-06-02 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
One of Austin's most beloved dining destinations has shuttered permanently after a devastating fire tore through the establishment, dealing a blow not just to the local culinary scene but to the broad...
2026-06-02 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
In a city that has become one of the nation's fastest-growing hubs for content creators and digital entrepreneurs, an Austin-based social media personality with a combined following of more than 11 mi...
2026-06-02 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin city leaders have approved a policy that allows real estate developers to construct taller buildings than current zoning rules permit — provided they set aside a portion of those units at below...
2026-06-01 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A federal court has given Texas the go-ahead to begin enforcing a new state law that would require app store operators to verify the ages of users and obtain parental consent before allowing minors to...
2026-06-01 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The University of Texas baseball program is back in postseason action, drawing attention from fans across Central Texas as the Longhorns compete in the NCAA Tournament regional round alongside other t...
2026-06-01 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
For the first time since a gunman opened fire at Buford's, a popular Austin establishment, officers who responded to the scene are speaking publicly about what happened that day — offering a rare, fir...
2026-06-01 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A Texas court is digging into the true financial value of Infowars and its affiliated media empire, putting Austin-based conspiracy broadcaster Alex Jones under renewed legal scrutiny as bankruptcy pr...
2026-05-31 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Houston-based hospitality and entertainment titan Tilman Fertitta has reached a deal to take control of Caesars Entertainment in a transaction valued at approximately $17.6 billion, a move that would ...
2026-05-31 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A defense-focused technology startup is setting its sights on the Austin metro area, announcing plans to establish its headquarters in Cedar Park while creating 135 new positions in the region. The mo...
2026-05-31 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A Virginia-based real estate developer is moving forward with plans to construct a second large-scale data center campus in Bastrop County, signaling that the region east of Austin is rapidly becoming...
2026-05-31 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin voters will head to the polls this November to decide who will lead their city through a period of rapid growth, mounting affordability pressures, and ongoing debates over public safety and lan...
2026-05-30 • Austin Politics via Google News
A celebrity flirtation with Austin's mayoral race came to a quick end this week after reality television personality Farrah Abraham withdrew her stated intention to run — apparently after discovering ...
2026-05-30 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A surge in young riders zipping through Austin neighborhoods on electric mopeds has city officials weighing whether existing traffic rules are equipped to handle the trend — and growing signs suggest ...
2026-05-30 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A local Austin company has made a financial contribution to an animal rescue organization following the arrest of one of its former employees in connection with the widely publicized Boone animal abus...
2026-05-30 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
An Austin family is demanding accountability following a devastating apartment fire that claimed the lives of three young children, leaving a community shaken and raising urgent questions about reside...
2026-05-29 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has claimed victory in his bid for a fourth term, solidifying his position as one of the city's longest-serving chief executives and signaling continuity for an administration...
2026-05-29 • Austin Politics via Google News
When Kirk Watson returned to the Austin mayor's office in 2023, he stepped into a city that had been fundamentally reshaped — by explosive population growth, a strained housing market, shifting politi...
2026-05-29 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin's mayoral contest is gaining momentum as a former City Council member has officially entered the race, adding an experienced local government voice to what is shaping up to be a competitive fie...
2026-05-29 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to a $104 million plan to build a park deck over a reconstructed Interstate 35, voting down a scaled-back alternative proposed by Mayor Kirk Watson th...
2026-05-28 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The University of Texas softball program has earned its place among the nation's elite, securing a berth in the Women's College World Series — a milestone that carries meaning well beyond the diamond ...
2026-05-28 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A Texas court is now examining the true financial value of Infowars and its parent company Free Speech Systems as conspiracy theorist and Austin-based media figure Alex Jones continues to push for del...
2026-05-28 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The beloved Texas travel stop giant Buc-ee's is now at the center of a federal employment discrimination lawsuit, after a former cashier alleges he was terminated following a straightforward workplace...
2026-05-28 • Austin Politics via Google News
A new journalism initiative is putting a spotlight on how accessible — or inaccessible — government records truly are in Austin, raising fresh questions about transparency and accountability at City H...
2026-05-27 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The University of Texas at Austin continues to shape the city's policy landscape in ways that extend well beyond the campus boundaries, raising questions about land use, transportation, and the relati...
2026-05-27 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A prolonged legal battle at the heart of one of Central Texas's most prominent waste management companies has laid bare the complex intersection of family business, corporate governance, and the multi...
2026-05-27 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Voters across Austin and throughout Texas are casting ballots today in primary runoff elections that will shape the political landscape heading into November's general election. Runoffs are triggered ...
2026-05-27 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin residents will head to the polls this May to weigh in on one of the most consequential shifts in city governance in decades, after the Austin City Council approved placing a strong mayor propos...
2026-05-26 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's athletic spotlight shifted to the diamond this weekend as the University of Texas softball program battled through a decisive Game 3 in the NCAA Tournament Super Regional round, joining fello...
2026-05-26 • Austin Politics via Google News
Reality television personality Farrah Abraham, best known for her long-running appearance on the MTV series Teen Mom , has announced she is redirecting her political ambitions from the Austin mayoral ...
2026-05-26 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
When a loved one experiences a psychiatric emergency in Austin, families are discovering a troubling reality: the city has fewer inpatient mental health beds available than it did in recent years, for...
2026-05-26 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's ambitious light rail project, the centerpiece of the city's long-term transit vision, has once again found itself entangled in legal uncertainty — raising fresh questions about timelines, fun...
2026-05-25 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The University of Texas softball program reminded fans why it remains one of the nation's elite programs on Wednesday, rebounding from a tough opener to defeat Arizona State in Game 2 and push the ser...
2026-05-25 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
One of Austin's most haunting unsolved tragedies is back in the public eye, as HBO's documentary series on the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders wraps its final episode spotlighting a potential forensic breakt...
2026-05-25 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Law enforcement agencies across the greater Austin region are connecting the dots on a series of shooting incidents, with Buda police announcing that a May 17 shooting in their city appears linked to ...
2026-05-25 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
If your eyes have been watering and your sinuses feel like they've staged a full revolt this spring, you're far from alone. Austinites across the city are reporting some of the most brutal allergy sym...
2026-05-24 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle subsidiary of Alphabet, has temporarily pulled back its freeway-based ride service in Austin, citing safety concerns related to active construction zones scattered across...
2026-05-24 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's ambitious light rail expansion hit a significant legal roadblock this week after the Texas Supreme Court intervened, sending the project back into uncertain territory and raising fresh questi...
2026-05-24 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin residents are being urged to exercise caution this Memorial Day weekend as federal meteorologists have placed the region under a flood watch, warning that heavy rainfall could produce dangerous...
2026-05-24 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
An Austin man was taken into custody in connection with a series of burglaries targeting Royal Blue Grocery locations — just weeks after being released from the Travis County Jail — reigniting a persi...
2026-05-23 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The ongoing rivalry between the University of Texas Longhorns and Texas Tech Red Raiders took a sharp rhetorical turn this week when Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian made bold remarks suggesting his t...
2026-05-23 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Autonomous vehicle companies operating in Austin are recording more crashes, according to newly released data covering Avride, Waymo, and Tesla — a trend that is drawing fresh scrutiny from city offic...
2026-05-23 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The City of Austin is moving forward with plans to remove its signature rainbow crosswalks and other painted street art installations following a warning from state officials that the decorative marki...
2026-05-22 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin has reason to cheer this week as the University of Texas softball program advances deep into the NCAA Tournament, earning a coveted spot in the Super Regionals round. The Longhorns, representin...
2026-05-22 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A familiar grocery anchor in northwest Austin is set to close its doors this summer, leaving nearby residents scrambling to rethink their shopping routines. The H-E-B location, which has served the su...
2026-05-22 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A man lost his life this week after a tree toppled onto the outdoor patio of Green Mesquite, a longtime barbecue restaurant on Barton Springs Road, prompting urgent questions about how the city inspec...
2026-05-22 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
An Austin high school senior who had been held in federal immigration custody is now free, released just two weeks before he was set to walk across the graduation stage alongside his classmates, accor...
2026-05-21 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Travelers moving through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Dallas-area airports are being urged to verify their flight status before leaving for the terminal, as winter weather conditions acr...
2026-05-21 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The Waterline, the recently completed skyscraper that now holds the title of tallest building in Texas, has drawn curious stares and online chatter from Austinites who noticed dark streaking along its...
2026-05-21 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Meta Platforms has launched a significant round of workforce reductions, cutting thousands of positions globally as the social media giant redirects resources toward artificial intelligence developmen...
2026-05-21 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
An Austin woman is alleging that she lost her job at a local Chick-fil-A franchise after requesting time off to observe her religious Sabbath, raising questions about workplace accommodation practices...
2026-05-20 • Austin Politics via Google News
Pflugerville's race for a new mayor remains unresolved after a recent election produced no outright winner, despite one candidate — a sitting city council member — capturing more votes than any other ...
2026-05-20 • May 21, 2026 council agenda
Katie Kam, the declared District 9 challenger to incumbent Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, published a constituent note Tuesday flagging four items on the Austin City Council’s May 21, 2026 regular ...
2026-05-20 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin residents should prepare for a significant weather event as a storm system is expected to move through the region. Local meteorologists are tracking the system closely, with conditions anticipa...
2026-05-20 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A homegrown Austin fragrance company has filed a lawsuit against Brittany Aldean, wife of country music star Jason Aldean, alleging that her newly launched VADA perfume line infringes on the local bra...
2026-05-20 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A single evening of gun violence rattled neighborhoods across Austin, leaving four people injured after a dozen separate shooting incidents unfolded within hours of each other. The cluster of events h...
2026-05-19 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Commuters traveling along Loop 360 near the intersection of RM 2222 and the Courtyard neighborhood should prepare for an extended period of traffic disruption as major infrastructure work gets underwa...
2026-05-19 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
One of Austin's most storied dining rooms has returned to the spotlight. The Driskill Grill, housed within the landmark Driskill Hotel on Sixth Street, has completed a significant renovation and is we...
2026-05-19 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin law enforcement officials are grappling with a troubling surge in gun violence after multiple shooting incidents unfolded across the city over a single weekend, leaving residents and city leade...
2026-05-19 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A sprawling financial fraud case has drawn Austin-connected investment money into its orbit, raising fresh questions about investor protections and the regulatory environment surrounding private funds...
2026-05-18 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin law enforcement officials announced Sunday evening that a third individual has been taken into custody in connection with a recent shooting spree that rattled multiple neighborhoods across the ...
2026-05-18 • Austin Politics via Google News
Reality television personality and entrepreneur Farrah Abraham has made noise about throwing her hat into the ring for Austin's mayoral seat, but there's one significant obstacle standing in her way: ...
2026-05-18 • Austin Politics via Google News
A closer look at expense records from Austin city officials has surfaced questions about how taxpayer dollars are being spent on travel and dining, with receipts showing premium flight upgrades and hi...
2026-05-18 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's identity as the Live Music Capital of the World has long been built on the backs of guitar-slinging bands and singer-songwriters playing intimate venues along Red River Street and Sixth Avenu...
2026-05-17 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is calling for another round of significant budget reductions to the ambitious I-35 capital improvement project, proposing to strip more than $50 million in additional funding...
2026-05-17 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Williamson County authorities are actively searching for a missing teenager from Round Rock, identified as Landon Sanders, according to information released by local law enforcement. Deputies have bee...
2026-05-17 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A group of visitors to Circuit of the Americas have taken legal action against the Austin motorsports venue after a roller coaster malfunction left them suspended roughly 120 feet above the ground, ac...
2026-05-17 • Austin Politics via Google News
Whoever wins Austin's upcoming mayoral race won't be settling in for the long haul. Due to a quirk in the city's election calendar, the next mayor will serve a two-year term rather than the standard f...
2026-05-16 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A handful of prominent Texans have landed on Time magazine's roster of the world's most impactful philanthropists, shining a spotlight on the Lone Star State's growing reputation as a hub of large-sca...
2026-05-16 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
As the federal government's tariff landscape continues to shift, a growing number of major retailers and manufacturers are making headlines for choosing to return some of their import cost savings dir...
2026-05-16 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Residents across Austin and the broader state of Texas may notice flags lowered to half-staff on May 15, a visible symbol of collective mourning or remembrance designated by government proclamation. W...
2026-05-16 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin police investigators are broadening their inquiry into a homicide suspect already connected to two separate killings, warning the public that additional victims may have crossed paths with the ...
2026-05-15 • Austin American-Statesman
Former President Barack Obama made a low-key but pointedly public appearance in Austin on Tuesday, May 12, sharing tacos and selfies with two Democratic candidates aiming to flip Texas in November. Ob...
2026-05-15 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin police have released the identity of a man who died following a physical confrontation in a northwest section of the city, as investigators work to piece together the circumstances surrounding ...
2026-05-15 • Austin Transportation and Public Works
Austin's annual Bike to Work Day arrives Friday, May 15, with the city's transportation department teaming up with a roster of cycling-focused partners to turn City Hall into a morning celebration for...
2026-05-15 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's hospitality sector is earning international recognition, with two local properties earning spots on a prestigious global ranking of the world's finest hotels — a distinction that carries real...
2026-05-15 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin has long marketed itself as a magnet for young talent, but a growing body of evidence suggests the city's economic promise isn't reaching one of its most anticipated demographics: recent colleg...
2026-05-15 • The Austin Chronicle
City Council Member Mike Siegel is calling it a partial victory for Austin's IT workforce after City Manager T.C. Broadnax sharply narrowed the scope of the One ATS reorganization, the plan that would...
2026-05-15 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin has officially joined the ranks of America's million-person cities. New U.S. Census Bureau data confirm that the Texas capital has surpassed one million residents, a milestone that reshapes how...
2026-05-15 • The Austin Chronicle
The Austin Chronicle's editorial board released its slate of endorsements for the May 26, 2026 Texas primary runoff this week, urging Austin-area readers to fill out their ballots all the way down — n...
2026-05-15 • Austin American-Statesman
Austin City Council members used a special-called meeting of the Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, May 12, to press city staff on why a long-promised plan to consolidate the city's emergency communi...
2026-05-14 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
The University of Texas softball program is drawing fresh attention from the national sports community following a strong showing in the Southeastern Conference tournament, with pollsters reassessing ...
2026-05-14 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Authorities discovered six individuals dead inside a sealed train boxcar at a Texas rail yard, a grim finding that has prompted immediate questions about human trafficking networks, railroad safety pr...
2026-05-14 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Former President Barack Obama made a low-key but buzzy appearance in Austin recently, stepping into a beloved local taco establishment alongside State Representative James Talarico for a casual meal t...
2026-05-14 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin-area residents head to the polls today, and the decisions on their ballots carry real consequences for how the city grows, spends money, and governs itself in the years ahead. Whether you live ...
2026-05-13 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Tesla has reached a settlement and will not face trial in a civil assault lawsuit connected to a mass shooting incident at its Gigafactory Texas facility in Del Valle, just outside Austin's city limit...
2026-05-13 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Former President Barack Obama made an unannounced appearance in Austin recently, meeting with two prominent Texas Democratic figures — state Representative James Talarico and state Representative Gina...
2026-05-13 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A federal safety investigation is now focused on Avride, an Austin-based autonomous vehicle company, following a series of reported crashes involving its self-driving technology. The probe adds fresh ...
2026-05-13 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Thousands of Austin drivers pass through the city's most collision-heavy intersections every single day, often unaware of the elevated risk around them. A new analysis of local traffic data has identi...
2026-05-12 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Thousands of graduating students, proud families, and curious onlookers gathered at the University of Texas at Austin this week to mark commencement season with a celebration that extended well beyond...
2026-05-12 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's technology economy may be on the verge of another significant expansion, as a newly announced partnership between chip giant Nvidia and glass and materials manufacturer Corning is expected to...
2026-05-12 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
March Madness is officially underway, and for Austin — a city that has steadily grown its profile as a major sports and entertainment destination — the annual NCAA Tournament bracket reveal carries mo...
2026-05-12 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Blake Gideon has traded a defensive coordinator title for a support role back in Austin, and the move says something meaningful about the culture Steve Sarkisian is building at the University of Texas...
2026-05-11 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's own University of Texas Longhorns softball program is gearing up for another postseason appearance in the NCAA Tournament, giving the city's sports community plenty of reason to tune in as br...
2026-05-11 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A wave of severe thunderstorms swept through Austin, leaving more than 15,000 residents and businesses without electricity as utility crews scrambled to assess damage and restore service across the ci...
2026-05-11 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Long before craft cocktail lounges and rooftop patios defined Austin's nightlife landscape, a handful of unpretentious neighborhood bars quietly became the backbone of the city's social fabric. These ...
2026-05-11 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
College softball fans in the Austin region have reason to pay close attention this weekend as three major Texas programs — the University of Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies, and Texas State Bobcats ...
2026-05-10 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A quiet Pflugerville community was shaken this week after authorities arrested a young man in connection with the deaths of three members of his own family — his mother, father, and brother — in what ...
2026-05-10 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a formal investigation into several school districts in the Austin metropolitan area, scrutinizing whether they are complying with a state law that requi...
2026-05-10 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's technology economy may be on the verge of another landmark moment. Nvidia, the artificial intelligence chipmaker that has become one of the world's most valuable companies, is exploring oppor...
2026-05-10 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Students and educators at Austin Independent School District and the University of Texas at Austin are set to regain access to their Canvas learning management platform on Friday, following a cybersec...
2026-05-09 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin and much of Central Texas are bracing for a round of potentially severe weather as a new cold front pushes into the region midweek, bringing with it the threat of strong thunderstorms, damaging...
2026-05-09 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin Independent School District and the University of Texas at Austin lost access to their widely used learning management platform this week following a significant cybersecurity incident that aff...
2026-05-09 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Democratic state Representative James Talarico's campaign for U.S. Senate has drawn significant financial backing from some of the wealthiest donors in the country, raising questions about the evolvin...
2026-05-09 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
City Hall appears to be stepping back from the brink after weeks of friction surrounding a sweeping overhaul of Austin's information technology infrastructure, with municipal leaders signaling a more ...
2026-05-08 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A residential shooting in Pflugerville left three people dead over the weekend, according to Travis County Sheriff's Office officials, adding another chapter to a troubling pattern of fatal gun incide...
2026-05-08 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Federal investigators have concluded that the suspect behind a recent Austin shooting had no connections to any terrorist organization, according to findings released by the FBI. Agents characterized ...
2026-05-08 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin voters head to the polls next week to choose their next mayor, a race that has sparked genuine debate about whether the office holds enough power to deliver the changes candidates are promising...
2026-05-08 • Austin Politics via Google News
When autonomous vehicles first began navigating Austin's roads, city leadership quickly learned that welcoming emerging technology requires more than cutting ribbons — it demands accountability framew...
2026-05-07 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Elon Musk is eyeing a massive new industrial footprint in Texas, with reports indicating he has proposed a $55 billion manufacturing complex dubbed 'Terafab' in the Brazos Valley region near College S...
2026-05-07 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A violent incident at a restaurant in the Austin area turned deadly this week, claiming one life and sending four others to the hospital before law enforcement moved swiftly to take suspects into cust...
2026-05-07 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A significant commercial property in Austin recently changed hands at roughly half its assessed value — a transaction that has caught the attention of city officials, real estate analysts, and taxpaye...
2026-05-07 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin residents seeking sexual health screenings can now get answers in about half an hour, thanks to rapid STI testing technology newly available at select local clinics. The quick-turnaround tests ...
2026-05-06 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's labor market has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past two decades, shifting from a mid-sized Texas capital into one of the most closely watched employment hubs in the country. A ...
2026-05-06 • Austin Politics via Google News
Farrah Abraham, the television personality best known for her appearances on Teen Mom , has shifted her political ambitions in Austin, withdrawing from the citywide mayoral contest and redirecting her...
2026-05-06 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Dell Technologies, the computing giant headquartered in Round Rock just north of Austin, has announced plans to shift its legal home base to Texas — a move that would formally align the company's corp...
2026-05-06 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's long-running effort to bring short-term rentals under tighter control is showing measurable results, as new compliance requirements tied to platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo appear to be narrowi...
2026-05-05 • Austin Politics via Google News
A routine municipal decision about whether to waive permit and security fees for a large public demonstration has escalated into a national political flashpoint, after former President Donald Trump pu...
2026-05-05 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A stark financial divide has opened up in Austin's housing market: purchasing a home in the city now carries a monthly cost burden more than twice as high as renting a comparable space, according to n...
2026-05-05 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
A recent freight train derailment in Austin has added fresh urgency to a long-simmering debate about whether heavy rail lines still belong running through the heart of a rapidly growing city. The inci...
2026-05-05 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
An Austin-based religious organization is making a bold legal and theological argument: that its psychedelic ceremonial substance constitutes a protected religious sacrament — and that the materials i...
2026-05-04 • Austin Politics via Google News
Farrah Abraham, the television personality best known for her appearance on the MTV series Teen Mom , has shifted her political ambitions in Austin. After initially signaling interest in running for m...
2026-05-04 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin city officials have put the brakes on a proposed expansion of artificial intelligence-equipped security cameras across the city's park system, signaling that concerns about privacy, oversight, ...
2026-05-04 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin's mayor and city council members are preparing to open formal discussions about commissioning an independent audit of city government — a move that signals growing interest in greater financial...
2026-05-04 • Austin Politics via Google News
Central Texas voters headed back to the polls to settle a round of municipal runoff elections, determining the outcomes of competitive mayoral and city council races that couldn't be decided during th...
2026-05-03 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin has taken a meaningful step toward reining in how city agencies collect and use surveillance technology, but privacy advocates and policy experts say the recently enacted restrictions leave eno...
2026-05-03 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin-area residents are casting their ballots today in an election that carries consequences for local governance, public services, and community priorities across Travis County and surrounding juri...
2026-05-03 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin city officials are exploring tougher enforcement measures aimed at reducing noise from loud vehicles, a persistent quality-of-life complaint from residents across the city's neighborhoods. The ...
2026-05-03 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin's City Council is moving to halt a sweeping information technology modernization project just weeks before it was scheduled to go live, raising fresh questions about oversight, timing, and the ...
2026-05-02 • Austin American-Statesman via Google News
Austin-based conspiracy media company Infowars has gone off the air, suspending its broadcasts as founder Alex Jones awaits a critical appeals court hearing that could determine the outlet's financial...
2026-05-02 • Austin Politics via Google News
Farrah Abraham, the television personality who first gained national attention on the MTV series 16 and Pregnant and its spinoff Teen Mom , has expressed interest in running for mayor of Austin — a mo...
2026-05-02 • Austin Politics via Google News
Reality television personality Farrah Abraham, known for her appearances on Teen Mom , has redirected her political ambitions in Austin, stepping back from a mayoral campaign to pursue a seat on the A...
2026-05-02 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin residents have the opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of the May 2 election, with early voting locations now open across the city. Whether you're weighing in on local bond measures, city c...
2026-05-01 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin voters sent a clear message last election cycle when they rejected Proposition Q, and now that signal may translate into concrete action inside City Hall. Council members are weighing whether t...
2026-05-01 • Austin Politics via Google News
Reality television personality Farrah Abraham has quietly stepped back from her campaign for Austin mayor, redirecting her political ambitions toward a seat on the Austin City Council instead. The shi...
2026-05-01 • Austin Politics via Google News
Farrah Abraham, known widely for her appearance on the MTV reality series Teen Mom , has announced her intention to seek a seat on the Austin City Council, injecting an unexpected element into what is...
2026-05-01 • Austin Politics via Google News
Austin's Proposition Q went down in defeat at the ballot box, and city leaders say they got the message loud and clear. Mayor Kirk Watson and members of the City Council acknowledged the outcome as a ...