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.
Democratic residents of the coveted, lake-fronted enclave report vandalism, theft ahead of the election and amid changing demographics.
Sustainable traffic solutions, clean water, criminal justice reform and combating climate change are among Howard's goals if elected.
In the survey, each presidential candidate garners 47 percent among likely voters; In U.S. Senate race, Hegar gains ground against Cornyn.
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.
AG Ken Paxton accuses Google of engaging in anticompetitive and exclusionary practices eliminating competition for searches and advertising.
Critics of the governor-recommended change to social workers' code of conduct continued to grow after the change was made this week.
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.
Voters will cast ballots for mayor race and six city council hopefuls in Cedar Park. Here's a quick look at who's running.
From a U.S. senatorial seat to city council races, the upcoming election will be consequential for Travis County. Here's who's running.
Envisioned visitor information centers would showcase the 'heart and soul' of the capital city.
Austin Resource Recovery is developing a comprehensive plan, and asks residents to provide input via a survey from Oct. 15 to Nov. 15.
The 'What Works Cities' effort aims to enhance cities’ use of data and evidence to solve big problems amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Citing spikes in hospitalizations, ICU bed utilization and ventilator use, the county judge nixes governor's opt-in option to reopen bars.
A Supreme Court ruling shortened the time people have to fill out their census form to this Friday, prompting officials' urgent appeals.
It's important to plan ahead before heading out to the polls during the early voting period running through Oct. 30.
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.
The Zoom-facilitated virtual gathering focusing on issues of policing, gentrification and funding is set for Monday, Oct. 12, at 5 p.m.
Residents from Alabama to Florida complain of getting error-laden mailers from "Election Mail Service," but Texas officials report no cases.
Instead of approving research projects piecemeal from the school, the city has earmarked $7.5M in advance to 'streamline' the arrangement.
Anticipated record levels of voter participation has prompted officials to urge early voting. Find your nearest polling site here.
Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughes reminds residents of an extended early voting period from Tuesday to Oct. 30, and urges preparation.
The attorney general filed an emergency motion after a federal judge barred officials from limiting mail-in drop-off boxes to 1 per county.
Website live, voter brochures, fact sheets on envisioned transit system are available online and for pickup ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to ramp up its patrols, specifically in the West Campus area, after robberies spike.
Gov. Greg Abbott said bar operators can participate in reopening plan starting Oct. 14, but dancehalls will remain closed.
The municipal website will be down from 6 a.m. to noon on Sunday for routine maintenance on the data server, officials said.
There will be no voting at grocery stores or Austin Community College this year, and straight-party voting is banned. Read more here.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management will deliver 39 pallets of hand sanitizer for distribution across polling places statewide.
"Cheers!" Gov. Greg Abbott wrote on Twitter in telegraphing new openings due to a drop in respiratory illness deaths.
Aides of the state attorney general have accused him of unlawful conduct after securing an outside lawyer to investigate a federal raid.
Residents became acutely aware of Bash's work during the Austin serial bombings case that paralyzed the city in March 2018.
Lauren Day, founder and president of marketing consulting firm GoodBuzz Solutions, was reappointed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
The litigation after the governor's order allowing Texas counties just one location to drop off mail-in ballots.
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.
In response to a letter from his aides requesting a probe, the attorney general said the complaint was filed to impede an investigation.
Reflecting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, city officials ban landlords from evicting people before Dec. 31.
Residents were urged to secure free water until an amoeba that killed a six-year-old boy is eradicated from the water supply.
The candidates forum set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday will give voters a chance to learn the platforms of seven city council hopefuls.
Citing ongoing coronavirus spread, the ruling questions Republicans' reasoning; attorney general vows to appeal ahead of November election.