Austin

Eight state constitutional amendments are on the ballot, as well as a couple of city ballot measures, including a proposition to set mandatory police staffing levels in Austin.

If passed, the proposition would require the Austin Police Department to employ at least two police officers per 1,000 residents. It's unclear how this would be paid for.

Bans against most evictions in the city and county have been in place for much of the pandemic. Local officials are beginning to phase out these protections.

A survey from the Office of Police Oversight found the Austin Police Department's guidelines largely don't meet community expectations.

Jeannette Gregor has worn many hats: bartender, event coordinator, music festival production worker, screenwriter. When the music industry began to feel the economic effects of the pandemic, she put on another one.

West Sixth and Rainey Street bars are roaring back. Red River and East Sixth Street bars and venues aren't.

The city collected responses from more than 2,000 people who identify as members of Austin's LGBTQ community. It's the first survey of its kind funded by the city.

Though the rapid tests are mandatory, officers can get a medical, religious or "moral" exemption.

While rents in Austin have typically increased by up to 5% each year, this past year they have risen nearly 20%, according to some numbers.

CEO Elon Musk made the announcement that the electric car company will relocate from California during a shareholders meeting Thursday in Southeastern Travis County.