WilCo Gets Award For Financial Literacy Program

Developed by Judge Evelyn McLean, the program helps first-time offenders avoid getting more citations for driving-related offenses.

Migrant Woman In Austin Sanctuary Joins Suit Over Hefty ICE Fines

Hilda Ramirez, living in a local church to avoid being deported, joined others in sanctuary suing over immmigration officials' retalitation.

Justice Officials To Pro-Trump Protesters: Don't Mess With Texas

The Texas Capitol took on the look of a fortress amid fears of potentially violent protests by those upset with the presidential election.

Texas Capitol Closed, Security Boosted Amid Pro-Trump Protests

The Texas Department of Public Safety said it has dispatched more officers and resources to the Capitol ahead of more pro-Trump protests.

Austin Office Closed, Services Altered For MLK Holiday

All municipal offices will close on Monday in observance of the holiday, and some city services will be rescheduled.

2nd Trump Impeachment: How Texas House Delegation Voted

The Texas delegation voted in a straight-ticket manner on a move to impeach Trump, with all Democrats voting yes, all Republicans voting no.

Armed Pro-Trump Protesters Gather Outside Texas Capitol In Austin

A small but vocal group of demonstrators gathered on the north steps of the state seat of government to decry the outcome of the election.

Austin Music Venues Hit By Pandemic Awarded $1.34M In Grants

Operators of the 67 venues sought relief under the Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund established by the Austin City Council.

Austin Seeks Low-Income Housing Developers

Applications are now open for builders seeking Low Income Housing Tax Credits to spur construction of affordable housing.

16 Texas Lawmakers Reject 2 States' Votes Critical To Biden Win

Even after pro-Trump rioters lay siege to the Capitol, several Texas members of Congress were unswayed in opposing some state tallies.

Texas Lawmakers Call For Trump Impeachment, Removal

In the wake of a U.S. Capitol insurrection, Texas congressional members are among those calling for punitive action against the president.

Texas Officials React As Trump Supporters Breach U.S. Capitol

Lawmakers condemned Trump supporters' rioting in the nation's capital while some marked themselves safe via Twitter.

Pro-Trump Demonstrators Gather Outside Texas Capitol

As chaos broke in Washington D.C. over the presidential election outcome, a decidedly more peaceful protest took place in Austin.

Austin Taps Shannon Jones As Interim Assistant City Manager

Among the areas of oversight for the position are homelessness, key elements of the city’s COVID-19 response and parks and open spaces.

Austin City Council Members To Be Sworn In

The Wednesday event will be a virtual version in adherence to physical distancing guidelines to thwart spread of the coronavirus.

Texas Supreme Court Orders Austin Restaurant Curfew Halted

Two lower courts had sided with Austin-Travis County in allowing for shortened restaurant hours to help thward the spread of coronavirus.

Texas Small Biz Owners Can Apply For Coronavirus Disaster Loans

The Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for low-interest loans for those affected by COVID-19 until Dec. 31.

Judge Okays Austin Restaurant Curfew, State Suit Rejected

Texas AG Ken Paxton vows to appeal after a jurist sides with Austin-Travis County order to limit eatery hours to thwart illness spread.

AG Paxton Sues Austin Over Restaurant Industry Pandemic Curfew

Attorney General Ken Paxton made good on an earlier threat to sue the city and county the day before the local order was to take effect.

City Of Austin New Year's Holiday Schedule Hours

While city offices will be mostly closed for the New Year's holiday, some will operate with modified hours. Read below for service hours.

City Of Austin Holiday Closures List For 2020

Many city functions and offices — including most municipal parks — will close on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Read the full list below.

'Amazon Store' E-Commerce Partnership Scheme Halted In Austin

Regulators accuse Christopher Koozekanani of illegally marketing 'secured' partnership interests issued by Prime Liquidators.

Texas Capitol Scheduled To Reopen On Jan. 4, 2021

At a time when other capitol buildings remain closed in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the state hub of government will reopen soon.

Texas To Get 64K Fewer Doses Of Coronavirus Vaccine Next Week

Pfizer said they have millions of doses but have not received shipping instructions from the government about next week's allotments.

Voters Re-elect One City Council Member, Vote One Incumbent Out

Jimmy Flannigan lost his seat on District 6 after a single term to Mackenzie Kelly while Alison Alter successfully fended off a challenger.

Austin Extends 'Stay Home' Orders Amid Coronavirus Spikes

Austin, Travis County and the health authority implemented bolstered orders effective until early next year to help thwart illness spread.

Texas Electoral College Casts Presidential Votes For Trump-Pence

The typically routine electors' vote has been spotlighted this year amid evidence-free claims of election fraud by Trump and his supporters.

Austin City Hall Bathed In Green Light To Laud Climate Pact

The municipal hub was illuminated Saturday night in solidarity with cities across the world commemorating the Paris Climate Agreement.

Supreme Court Rejects Texas-Led Suit To Overturn Election Results

In its decision, the Supreme Court said Texas doesn't have a say in how states including Michigan, Wisconsin and Georgia run their elections

Texas Officials React To SCOTUS Presidential Election Ruling

GOP Chairman Allen West suggests a union of 'law-abiding states' after the court rejects a suit seeking to overturn the election.

Austin Aprueba Ayuda Financiera Para Habitantes De Apartamentos

Cerca de 23,000 residentes de bajos ingresos pronto serán elegibles para recibir asistencia financiera para pagar sus facturas de agua.

Water Bill Assistance For Austin Apartment Dwellers Coming

City council members on Thursday approved the Austin Water Multifamily Customer Assistance Program Discount for low-income residents.

Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund Launched

A $5 million fund was created to stave off the corrosive economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic in the entertainment industry.

Austin City Manager Issues End-Of-Year Review

City Manager Spencer Cronk released a summary of the capital city's most notable achievements in 2020 amid the challenges of a pandemic.

Texas Attorney General Suit Accuses 4 States Of Skewing Election

The suit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court alleges officials in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Georgia "ignored election laws."

Austin Appoints Ed Van Eenoo As Chief Financial Officer

Replacing the retired Elaine Hart, Van Eenoo has spent 8 of his 11 years with the city as deputy chief financial officer, officials said.

Evictions Of Coronavirus-Impacted Residents Low In Austin: Report

The Texas capital city joins Minneapolis as among the nation's big cities with the lowest level of evictions thanks to council action.

Texas Reveals December Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has alloted more than 1.4 million doses of vaccines for statewide distribution.

Austin Mayor Under Fire For Travel Amid Coronavirus

After asking residents to stay home toward blunting illness spread, Adler reportedly flew to Cabo San Lucas with guests on a private jet.

Texas Secures $1.8M Settlement After Home Depot Data Breach

The attorney general joined 45 counterparts across the U.S. in probing a breach that exposed data of some 40 million consumers nationwide.