But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.
The 86th Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes.
The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Austin residents.
The 88-year-old singer's first large-scale performance since the pandemic will be in support of the protection of voting rights.
Many in the Austin area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.
These clinics are available to all eligible individuals without registration or appointments.
These brilliant startups will be traveling to Austin for a 4 week US Market Immersion visit to Austin.
It would mark the first time since 2003 that Texas Democrats have crossed state lines to break quorum.
The unemployment rate in Travis County decreased recently.
Texas ranks in the bottom half of the country in the race to vaccinate its population.
Travis County's unemployment rate is lower than the Texas average.
If passed, the bill would eliminate drive-thru voting, empower partisan poll watchers and limit voting on Sundays.
U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.
One measure would eliminate drive-thru voting, which more than 127,000 people around Houston used during early voting last year.
IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Travis County neighbors.
The city said it will collect extra bags of trash this week due to missed collections during the winter storm.
Gutting ICE
The aftermath of this week's winter weather has put the fossil fuel industry that lavishes the Texas Capitol with money in crosshairs.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott submitted a declaration request on Saturday to assist with storm-related response as Texas is hit hard by Arctic blast.
Manley will be departing less than three years after taking over the reins of chief and at a time of reckoning for law enforcement.
Among the referendums included in a May 1 ballot are those related to campaign finance reform, firefighters' binding arbitration, and more.
Williamson County officials plan legal move after Austin purchased the Candlewood Suites located within the county without consulting them.
Austinites for Progressive Reform pitches ambitious campaign finance laws for a May ballot but one aspect excludes a swath of the citizenry.
Dianna Grey, the city's Homeless Strategy Officer, said the mission of her office created some 30 days ago remains unchanged.
Council moved $12M from the police budget to an independent forensics department toward the goal of more transparency, victims' rights.
Council members approved purchasing the Candlewood Suites, 10811 Pecan Park Blvd., for $6.7 million one week after another hotel was bought.
Mayor Steve Adler said the move helps mitigate the coronavirus spread while aiding residents who have suffered financially amid pandemic.
Carol Johnson was named to head a newly created office against a backdrop of ongoing police reform and 'reimagining' public safety.
An effort to heighten downtown vibrancy will feature commemorative banners featuring the work of local artists and photographers.
The five-member board is the ruling body on appeals of disciplinary actions taken against municipal workers.
Texas Bungalows Hotel & Suites was approved unanimously for purchase at a cost of $9.5 million; purchase of a second hotel was postponed.
Austin City Council on Wednesday passed a resolution sparking an upcoming inventory of municipal flood mitigation efforts and assess risk.
Austin needed $2.1 billion to get out of the red
The city and the housing authority announced the milestone related to the Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants (RENT).
Purchasing the Candlewood Suites for $9.5 million and Texas Bungalows Hotel & Suites for $6.7 million will be discussed Wednesday.
Photos across social media showing soldiers relegated to a parking garage to rest during Joe Biden's inauguration have sparked ire.
Gov. Abbott discussed the importance of supporting law enforcement, combating efforts to defund the police and working towards bail reform.
Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a roundtable discussion on public safety and law enforcement to take place in Austin on Thursday.
Officials report 39 new cases of illness among inmates and 22 among staff emanating from the biggest jail building housing 1,000 inmates.