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Public entities are required to “take every reasonable step” to ensure people are using the bathroom designated for the sex they were assigned at birth. But what counts as “reasonable” across publicly owned buildings in Austin is still largely unclear.

The privately-backed pilot program provided a one-time payment to young Austinites — and helped keep them in stable housing.

Across Travis County, medics are working to respond to emergency calls while dealing with budget challenges after voters rejected a property tax increase that would have brought in more funding.

The city passed a revised budget after Prop Q, which would have raised an additional $110 million in taxes, was defeated in the November election.

Because voters rejected Proposition Q, which would have generated an additional $110 million, the City Council must make cuts to balance the budget.

Nate McGuire went from concerned citizen to the center of a dust-up over city and state election laws.

The city said its current seal does not promote Austin's values and mission. The new logo will start rolling out next month.

The lawsuit alleges the current ballot language is misleading to voters.

The budget City Council passed last week relies on revenue from increased property taxes, which must be approved by voters this fall. A lawsuit alleges ballot language for the tax rate election intentionally misleads voters.

The city took ownership of the land in Southeast Austin, which will allow it to collect hotel occupancy taxes once the project is complete. City Council approved the land acquisition on Thursday.