Austin-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Notice Of 2021 Tax Year Proposed Tax Rate For City Of Austin

The 86th Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Travis County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Austin residents.

Willie Nelson To Perform At Saturday Capitol Rally

The 88-year-old singer's first large-scale performance since the pandemic will be in support of the protection of voting rights.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Travis County

Many in the Austin area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Austin Public Health And Travis County Partner With Community Organizations For Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics

These clinics are available to all eligible individuals without registration or appointments.

ATX+PAK Advance GMAP Finalists Announced In City Of Austin

These brilliant startups will be traveling to Austin for a 4 week US Market Immersion visit to Austin.

Texas Democrats Plan To Leave State To Stop GOP Voting Bill

It would mark the first time since 2003 that Texas Democrats have crossed state lines to break quorum.

Unemployment Rate Improves In Austin Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Travis County decreased recently.

Texas Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Texas ranks in the bottom half of the country in the race to vaccinate its population.

Unemployment Decreases In Austin Area: Feds

Travis County's unemployment rate is lower than the Texas average.

Texas GOP Finalizes Sweeping New Voting Restrictions

If passed, the bill would eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays.

Broadband Speed In Austin Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

New GOP-Led Voting Restrictions Move Forward In Texas

One measure would eliminate drive-thru voting, which more than 127,000 people around Houston used during early voting last year.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Travis County neighbors.

Curbside Trash Pickup Resumes Monday In Austin

The city said it will collect extra bags of trash this week due to missed collections during the winter storm.

Biden to Give ‘Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card’ to Criminals

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Texas Crisis Has Governor Facing Big Backer: Energy Industry

The aftermath of this week's winter weather has put the fossil fuel industry that lavishes the Texas Capitol with money in crosshairs.

Austin, Travis County Officials Limit Power Output, Price Gauging

The orders for non-essential energy to be limited by Austin businesses remain in place until Feb. 22 as ice, cold, have damaged the grid.

Federal Emergency Declaration Issued For Texas Amid Severe Cold

Gov. Greg Abbott submitted a declaration request on Saturday to assist with storm-related response as Texas is hit hard by Arctic blast.

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley To Step Down

Manley will be departing less than three years after taking over the reins of chief and at a time of reckoning for law enforcement.

Austin City Council Orders Special Elections For 8 Propositions

Among the referendums included in a May 1 ballot are those related to campaign finance reform, firefighters' binding arbitration, and more.

WilCo Explores Legal Action Against Austin Homeless Hotel Plan

Williamson County officials plan legal move after Austin purchased the Candlewood Suites located within the county without consulting them.

Austin Group's 'Democracy Dollars' Proposal Draws Rebukes

Austinites for Progressive Reform pitches ambitious campaign finance laws for a May ballot but one aspect excludes a swath of the citizenry.

Austin Undeterred In Helping Homeless Despite Camping Ban Call

Dianna Grey, the city's Homeless Strategy Officer, said the mission of her office created some 30 days ago remains unchanged.

Austin Separates Forensics Lab From Police Department

Council moved $12M from the police budget to an independent forensics department toward the goal of more transparency, victims' rights.

Austin City Council Okays 4th Hotel Purchase To House Homeless

Council members approved purchasing the Candlewood Suites, 10811 Pecan Park Blvd., for $6.7 million one week after another hotel was bought.

Austin Extends Eviction Moratorium Until April 21, 2021

​Mayor Steve Adler said the move helps mitigate the coronavirus spread while aiding residents who have suffered financially amid pandemic.

Austin City Council Appoints New Civil Rights Officer

Carol Johnson was named to head a newly created office against a backdrop of ongoing police reform and 'reimagining' public safety.

Artists Serve As Centerpiece Of New Downtown Austin Initiative

An effort to heighten downtown vibrancy will feature commemorative banners featuring the work of local artists and photographers.

Austin Seeks Municipal Civil Service Commission Members

The five-member board is the ruling body on appeals of disciplinary actions taken against municipal workers.

Austin City Council Approves Buying Hotel To House Homeless

Texas Bungalows Hotel & Suites was approved unanimously for purchase at a cost of $9.5 million; purchase of a second hotel was postponed.

Flood Mitigation At Center Of New Austin City Council Resolution

Austin City Council on Wednesday passed a resolution​ sparking an upcoming inventory of municipal flood mitigation efforts and assess risk.

Austin ranked no. 51 in the nation for fiscal health.

Austin needed $2.1 billion to get out of the red

Austin Helps 4,300 Households With $12.9M In Rent Help

The city and the housing authority announced the milestone related to the Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT).

Austin Council Mulls $16.2M Hotels Purchase To House Homeless

Purchasing the Candlewood Suites for $9.5 million and Texas Bungalows Hotel & Suites for $6.7 million will be discussed Wednesday.

Abbott Recalls Texas National Guard From D.C. After Photo Outrage

Photos across social media showing soldiers relegated to a parking garage to rest during Joe Biden's inauguration have sparked ire.

Texas Governor Seeks To Combat Police Defunding Efforts

Gov. Abbott discussed the importance of supporting law enforcement, combating efforts to defund the police and working towards bail reform.

Texas Governor To Stage Public Safety Roundtable In Austin

Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a roundtable discussion on public safety and law enforcement to take place in Austin on Thursday.

Coronavirus Outbreak Reported At Travis County Sheriff's Office

Officials report 39 new cases of illness among inmates and 22 among staff emanating from the biggest jail building housing 1,000 inmates.