Austin Offers 'Reimagining Public Safety' Grant Funding

Grants of up to $20,000 will be offered in support of projects centered on a new vision for law enforcement in the capital city.

Lake Travis Neighborhoods Awash In Political Tension

Democratic residents of the coveted, lake-fronted enclave report vandalism, theft ahead of the election and amid changing demographics.

Ann Howard Seeks Precinct 3 Travis County Commissioner's Seat

Sustainable traffic solutions, clean water, criminal justice reform and combating climate change are among Howard's goals if elected.

Trump, Biden Tied In Texas: Quinnipiac University Poll

In the survey, each presidential candidate garners 47 percent among likely voters; In U.S. Senate race, Hegar gains ground against Cornyn.

Mail-In Balloting Deadline Fast Approaching In Travis County

The last day to request a ballot to vote by mail is Friday, and preparation is urged given that there is just one drop-off location.

Texas Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against Google

AG Ken Paxton accuses Google of engaging in anticompetitive and exclusionary practices eliminating competition for searches and advertising.

New Texas Rule Allows Social Workers To Turn Away LGBTQ Clients

Critics of the governor-recommended change to social workers' code of conduct continued to grow after the change was made this week.

Know Your Rights, Plan Amid Record Voting Levels: Austin Mayor

More than 186K people cast ballots in the first 4 days of early voting in Travis County. Amid the frenzy, it's key to know your rights.

Cedar Park Election: Who's On The Ballot

Voters will cast ballots for mayor race and six city council hopefuls in Cedar Park. Here's a quick look at who's running.

Travis County Election: Who's On The Ballot

From a U.S. senatorial seat to city council races, the upcoming election will be consequential for Travis County. Here's who's running.

Austin Council Members Seek To Preserve City's Uniqueness

Envisioned visitor information centers would showcase the 'heart and soul' of the capital city.

Austin Seeks Residents' Help Reaching Zero Waste Goal

Austin Resource Recovery is developing a comprehensive plan, and asks residents to provide input via a survey from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15.

Austin Participates In Bloomberg Philanthropies Program

The 'What Works Cities' effort aims to enhance cities’ use of data and evidence to solve big problems amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Austin Bars Won't Reopen Amid Pandemic: Travis County Judge

Citing spikes in hospitalizations, ICU bed utilization and ventilator use, the county judge nixes governor's opt-in option to reopen bars.

Travis County Residents Urged To Complete Census, Deadline Looms

A Supreme Court ruling shortened the time people have to fill out their census form to this Friday, prompting officials' urgent appeals.

Travis County Voting Guide 2020

It's important to plan ahead before heading out to the polls during the early voting period running through Oct. 30.

35K-Plus Cast Ballots On 1st Day Of Early Voting In Travis County

To be exact, 35,873 voters headed to the polls on the first day of voting during an early period that ends on Oct. 30.

Austin Council Candidates Participate In Forum Tackling Racism

The Zoom-facilitated virtual gathering focusing on issues of policing, gentrification and funding is set for Monday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m.

Elections Officials Warn Voters About Austin-Originated Letters

Residents from Alabama to Florida complain of getting error-laden mailers from "Election Mail Service," but Texas officials report no cases.

Austin, UT-Austin Streamline Research Partnership

Instead of approving research projects piecemeal from the school, the city has earmarked $7.5M in advance to 'streamline' the arrangement.

Austin-Area List Of Early Voting Sites For Nov. 3 Election Here

Anticipated record levels of voter participation has prompted officials to urge early voting. Find your nearest polling site here.

Texas Officials: Vote Early, Prepare Ahead For Nov. 3 Election

Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughes reminds residents of an extended early voting period from Tuesday to Oct. 30, and urges preparation.

Texas Moves To Appeal Federal Ruling On Mail-In Voting

The attorney general filed an emergency motion after a federal judge barred officials from limiting mail-in drop-off boxes to 1 per county.

Austin Issues Primer On 2020 Mobility Elections

Website live, voter brochures, fact sheets on envisioned transit system are available online and for pickup ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Governor Orders Bolstered Troops Around UT-Austin Amid Robberies

Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to ramp up its patrols, specifically in the West Campus area, after robberies spike.

Bars Set To Reopen In Texas At 50% Occupancy Amid Coronavirus

Gov. Greg Abbott said bar operators can participate in reopening plan starting Oct. 14, but dancehalls will remain closed.

City Of Austin Website To Be Offline For Maintenance

The municipal website will be down from 6 a.m. to noon on Sunday for routine maintenance on the data server, officials said.

Travis County Clerk Urges Early Voting, Wearing Masks To Polls

There will be no voting at grocery stores or Austin Community College this year, and straight-party voting is banned. Read more here.

Texas To Deliver 6,500 Gallons Of Hand Sanitizer To Voting Sites

The Texas Division of Emergency Management will deliver 39 pallets of hand sanitizer for distribution across polling places statewide.

Texas Governor Hints Bars May Be Reopened Amid Coronavirus

"Cheers!" Gov. Greg Abbott wrote on Twitter in telegraphing new openings due to a drop in respiratory illness deaths.

Texas AG Paxton Says He Won't Resign Amid Probe

Aides of the state attorney general have accused him of unlawful conduct after securing an outside lawyer to investigate a federal raid.

U.S. Attorney John Bash Resigns, Takes Private Sector Job

Residents became acutely aware of Bash's work during the Austin serial bombings case that paralyzed the city in March 2018.

Austin Resident Appointed To Texas Crime Stoppers Council

Lauren Day, founder and president of marketing consulting firm GoodBuzz Solutions, was reappointed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas Alliance for Retired Americans Sues Over Ballot Changes

The litigation after the governor's order allowing Texas counties just one location to drop off mail-in ballots.

Monday Is The Last Day To Register To Vote In Texas

Residents must have registered by Monday to vote in the Nov. 3 elections, but it's not too late to do so. Read below on how to register.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Accused Of Abuse Of Power, Bribery: Report

In response to a letter from his aides requesting a probe, the attorney general said the complaint was filed to impede an investigation.

Austin Extends Anti-Eviction Moratorium Until Year's End

Reflecting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, city officials ban landlords from evicting people before Dec. 31.

Steps To Rid Lake Jackson Water Of Brain-Eating Amoeba Outlined

Residents were urged to secure free water until an amoeba that killed a six-year-old boy is eradicated from the water supply.

District 10 Austin City Council Candidates Forum Scheduled

The candidates forum set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday will give voters a chance to learn the platforms of seven city council hopefuls.

Judge Blocks Texas From Banning Straight-Ticket Voting

Citing ongoing coronavirus spread, the ruling questions Republicans' reasoning; attorney general vows to appeal ahead of November election.