City Of Austin: Statement From Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

The ICRC held 20 public forums from July through October, four more than mandated by the City Charter.

TX Abortion Law: Supreme Court Weighs Closing 'Loophole'

“There's a loophole that's been exploited here, or used here,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh says.

Historic Montopolis Negro School Virtual Discussion In City Of Austin Has Been Postponed

PARD is working with community leaders to identify when a virtual meeting option can be made available.

Austin Housing Finance Corporation Seeks Qualified Non-Profits For $1.7 Million Architectural Barrier Removal Program

Non-profit organizations applying for the funding should have experience in home repair.

American Planning Association Texas Chapter Outreach Award For Our Parks, Our Future Long Range Plan In City Of Austin

The Public Outreach Award celebrates how planning improves a community’s quality of life.

US Supreme Court To Consider Controversial Texas Abortion Law

For the second time, the nation's highest court didn't block the state's law, which attracted sharp criticism from abortion care providers.

City Of Austin: Kingsbury Commons Project At Pease Park Awarded SITES Gold For Achievement In Landscape Sustainability

Ten Eyck Landscape Architects was the lead designer for the Kingsbury Commons project and sustainability was integral in each decision made.

TX Lawmakers Criticize Mexico's Proposed Electrical Changes

The proposed reforms would “increase state control of the electricity industry and severely limit private investment,” Texas lawmakers say.

Austin Housing Finance Corporation Seeking Qualified Contractors For Home Rehabilitation Programs

AHFC has allocated $2 million for the initial term and an additional $1 million for any additional terms.

Austin City Councilman Casar Considers Congressional Seat Run

The Democrat said he is forming an exploratory committee to make a run at the 35th District to fight for working class and everyday Texans.

TX Lawmakers Pass Redrawn US House Maps That Bolster GOP

The maps were approved late Monday night following outcry from Democrats over what they claimed was a rushed redistricting process.

Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court To Block TX Abortion Law

The Biden administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block Texas' law banning most abortions.

City Of Austin's 46th 47th Project Map

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Texas GOP Advances New Maps That Would Tighten Slipping Grip

Texas Republicans on Saturday night closed in on redrawn U.S. House maps that would shore up their eroding dominance.

Appellate Court Keeps Texas Abortion Law In Place

The Justice Department plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

EXPLAINER: Texas Abortion Law Again On Path To High Court

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law that bans most abortions. Here are some questions and answers about the law and its path through the courts.

Austin Police Department Seeking Community's Help With Bank Robbery Investigation

At 10:25 a.m., Friday, October 8, 2021, Austin 9-1-1 received a call regarding a robbery at the Regions Bank located at 11215 IH 35.

Austin-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Travis County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Texas Order Reflects Growing GOP Hostility Over Vaccine Mandates

The growing battle over what some see as overreach by the federal government is firing up a segment of the Republican Party base.

City Of Austin: Something's Broken In The Living Room? You Can Fix That!

The more you see things go from old to new as a result of your work, the more rewarding it can feel.

Homeless Strategy Division To Host Virtual Meetings On Proposed ARPA Spending Plan In City Of Austin

Summit leaders have been working to secure public and private resources to fund the comprehensive $515M community-wide plan.

City Of Austin Receives Excellence In Economic Development Award From The International Economic Development Council

Circular businesses provide products and services that keep resources in use within the economy instead of discarding them in the landfill.

Abbott Orders Ban On Private Company Vaccine Mandate

Abbott issued an executive order to ban any entity, including private business, from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on workers.

Justice Department Again Presses To Halt Texas Abortion Law

The Biden administration urged the courts again Monday night to step in and suspend a new Texas law that has banned most abortions.

LGBTQ+ Quality Of Life Commission Releases LGBTQIA+ Study Final Report In City Of Austin

For those who would like to join in person, more details below.

Texas Clinics Cancel Abortions After Court Reinstates Ban

Texas clinics on Saturday canceled appointments they had booked during a 48-hour reprieve from the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S.

Allen West, Texas GOP Gubernatorial Hopeful, Has COVID-19

Tea party firebrand Allen West says he was diagnosed with COVID-19 pneumonia and received monoclonal antibody injections.

Texas Abortion Law Foes Target Lawmakers' Corporate Donors

Opponents of Texas' strict abortion ban are taking aim at companies that donated money to the bill's sponsors.

U.S. Appeals Court Lets Texas Resume Ban On Most Abortions

A federal appeals court Friday night quickly allowed Texas to resume banning most abortions.

City Of Austin Raising Awareness About The Importance Of Internet Access For All

With the pandemic forcing millions of people to work remotely, affordable and reliable internet access is becoming more important than ever.

City Of Austin And Travis County Launch System To Provide Emergency Alerts In American Sign Language

Austin and Travis County AHAS subscribers will receive an accessible message in ASL and English voice and text.

City Of Austin Hosts Information Sessions On Proposed East Austin Affordable Housing Development

The first of three online meetings are scheduled for October 13, 2021.

2021 ACL Extended No Refusal Initiative In City Of Austin

This initiative will be in effect from September 30 through October 10 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night.

Community Completes Mural Through The Neighborhood Partnering Program In City Of Austin

The mosaic covers a 140-foot retaining wall and utilizes two tons of clay and 600 pounds of glass.

Justice Department Urges Judge To Halt Texas Abortion Law

The Biden administration says Texas has waged an attack on a woman's constitutional right to abortion.

Nation's Most Restrictive Abortion Law Back In Texas Court

A lawsuit filed by the Biden administration seeks to land the first legal blow against Texas.

Texas GOP Tries To Protect US House Seats Under New Maps

Republicans proposed new House maps that would fortify their slipping grip and shrink the number of seats where most voters are Hispanic.

Texas Announces Audit Of 2020 Votes After Trump Urges Review

Trump won Texas last year by 5.5 percentage points, the closest margin of victory by a GOP presidential nominee in decades.

Rental Arrears Up In Travis County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Travis County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Austin City Manager Announces Joseph Chacon As Austin Police Chief

His appointment is subject to confirmation by Austin City Council.