Austin

The city is making strides building up shelter space for people living outdoors. But those gains are temporary, and people helping to house, feed and clothe Austinites say their input isn't being considered.

A draft of the audit also found unsanitary conditions at the shelter and inaccurate data about the animals in its care. The findings do not come as a surprise to the shelter, which has tried to address the issues it's been consistently criticized for.

A group of homeowners is asking a judge to scrap policies that encourage developers to build affordable housing by letting them bypass building restrictions without going through the usual public process.

Raindrops carried up into the atmosphere freeze and create hail. The storm's strong winds tossed the hailstones back and forth, adding additional layers of ice.

Harper-Madison, who represents parts of East Austin, will not have a vote while she is out. Her leave is effective immediately and will last about 60 days.

COVID-19 activity has been high over the past month, but new vaccines and free testing options have also arrived.

Affordability Unlocked is a program that lets developers ignore certain building restrictions. In exchange, they must rent or sell half of the homes they build to people earning low incomes.

A resolution approved by council Thursday requires the city to enforce some aspects of Proposition A, including providing investigators with the Office of Police Oversight unrestricted access to police records to review complaints.

A summer of record-breaking heat caused many Austinites to stay inside. As cooler temperatures roll in, here’s a list of Austin-area events and attractions to make the most of the fall.

Mexican free-tailed bats are some of the most iconic animals in Austin and Central Texas. But how well do you really know them?