Austin Watershed Protection Celebrates Completion of January Drive Flood Risk Reduction Project

The $1.93 million initiative was funded by the 2018 voter approved bond election.

Final Public Input Meetings on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Next Week

The Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition revises the plan every 10 years.

Austin OKs Implementation of Interactive Digital Kiosks

The initiative is led by Austin Economic Development in collaboration with Transportation and Public Works and other city departments.

Austin Water Wins Technological Innovation Award for My ATX Water

The IDC Smart Cities North America Awards recognizes leading practices in state and local government projects and initiatives.

Austin City manager Hosting Series of Budget Sessions

The meetings start today, March 25, and run through April 15.

New 70-Unit Affordable Housing Community Opens in North Austin

Red Oaks Apartments include units that target households at or below 30%, 50%, and 60% of the median family income.

City of Austin Launched New Website This Week

The platform supports a modern design with a consistent style from department to department.

Two Austin Community Organizations Approved for Place-Based Incentives

Agreements with The Vortex in East Austin and the Circle C Childhood Development Center advanced.

Leander Updates Community on Lakewood Park

The city received about 4,000 documents in response to its request for more information.

Austin Celebrates East Williamson County Greenbelt and Drainage Improvements

The projects transform a flood buyout area with new amenities and recreation spaces.

Austin's Expanded Displacement Prevention Navigator Program Recruiting

The city is inviting community members to apply for open navigator positions.

City of Austin Announces 'Strategic Shift' in Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Remaining funds will be redirected to negotiated eviction settlements.

Austin Energy Reveals 2025 Demand Response Program Results

The success was driven by a targeted rollout plan last summer.

Early Voting in March 3 Primary Elections Continues This Weekend

Registered voters in Travis County can cast a ballot from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday.

Austin Firefighters Union Continues Workers Comp Fight Against City

'I was disappointed, but not surprised," said AFA President David Girouard.

Central Texas Could See Severe Weather on Valentine's Day

The level 1 of 5 risk is forecast for most of South-Central Texas on Saturday.

Austin Firefighters Union Calls Out City on Workers Comp Claim

Lieutenant Suzanne LaFollette will appeal the decision.

Camp Director, 9 Children Among 29 Dead In Texas Floods: 'Today Is Going To Be A Hard Day'

Officials in Texas continue to search for children missing from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, amid catastrophic flooding.

Austin’s Financial Hole Deepens, Earning a “D” Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Austin's financial report

Austin received ‘D’ for fiscal health

New report by watchdog

Texas AG Paxton Acquitted Of Corruption Charges At Impeachment Trial

Ken Paxton on Saturday was acquitted of 16 impeachment articles that accused him of misconduct, bribery and corruption.

Texas ordered to remove the Rio Grande water barrier

10-Day countdown: DOJ mandates swift removal of Texas border buoys

Misplaced buoy barrier sparks diplomatic tensions

Texas Gov. Abbott is under fire for using taxpayer money to relocate the misplaced buoy barrier along the Rio Grande River at Eagle Pass

Texas mandates anti-trafficking training for ride-share drivers

All drivers in Texas affiliated with Transportation Network Companies (TNC) will have to undergo rigorous training each year

Texas to safeguard power grid with $60.6 million federal grant

The Texas Division of Emergency Management is slated to receive a federal grant amounting to $60.6 million for improving state's power grid

Austin, Texas ranks #60 in TIA’s latest report

The report is based on the cities’ 2021 annual comprehensive financial reports, which are not analyzed on this scale by other organizations.

New Bill To Make It Easier For Authorities To Conduct Background Checks On Gun Buyers Under 21

Congress passed a bill, championed by Senator John Cornyn, requiring a more thorough background check on gun buyers under the age of 21.

Abbott Projected Winner In 2022 Texas Governor Race

Gov. Greg Abbott had a sizable lead Tuesday evening over challenger Beto O'Rourke.

TX Death Row Inmate Who Wants To Donate Kidney Gets Stay Of Execution

A Texas appeals court grants inmate Ramiro Gonzales a reprieve for a different reason, kicking the case back to the trial court for review.

Texas Supreme Court Blocks Lower Ruling, Halts Abortions

The court's decision to block an order briefly allowing abortions inside six weeks is the latest scramble after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Texas Shooting Records Could Be Blocked By Legal Loophole

Amid growing silence, fears increase that authorities will close the case and use a loophole to block the release of further information.

First Bus Of Migrants From Texas Border Reaches DC, Abbott Says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the first bus of migrants under a new policy has reached the nation's capital.

Texas To Bus Migrants From Border To D.C., Abbott Says

Gov. Greg Abbott announced several measures to secure the Texas-Mexico border, including busing migrants and enhanced security searches.

Willie Nelson, Wife Struggled To Vote Absentee In Texas Primary

She said their first applications were rejected because of inconsistent identification information provided on the forms.

Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Texas Wildfires

The Governor also received a briefing Friday, March 18 from local and state officials in Eastland on wildfire activity and response efforts.

City Of Austin Announces Chief Resiliency Officer

See the latest announcement from the City of Austin.

All Austin City Meetings Now Providing Remote Option To Boost Participation

It is part of renewed efforts to open City government to more people who might otherwise struggle to attend a public meeting in person.

Listening Session For Planning Commission Vertical Mixed Use Working Group Announced In City Of Austin

The public is encouraged to share the meeting information with anyone from the community who would like to be a part of this conversation.

City Of Austin:

See the latest announcement from the City of Austin.

City Of Austin Notice Of Public Hearings And Community Needs Assessment For FY 2022-23 Action Plan

The public’s input on the community needs and service gaps is instrumental in setting priorities for FY 2022-23 federal funding.