Austin City Hall

Austin city rules say a candidate cannot raise more than $47,000 outside of the city limits during an election. Doug Greco has exceeded that.

The City Council approved an ordinance in August that would have added the 13 charter amendments and the city council and mayor’s races to the ballot. But the charter amendments election will not move forward.

Austin City Council passed a resolution declaring abortion rights as human rights, solidifying its support for people seeking abortion care.

Several people filed to be candidates in City Council races as well.

About $4 million will fund one-time initiatives that address child care, public safety and homelessness rather than going into the city's savings account.

The Austin City Council must approve the hiring before it becomes official. That vote is set for Tuesday.

Austin mayoral candidate Carmen Llanes Pulido may have violated campaign finance rules by spending nearly $400 on clothing and beauty supplies. But what exactly are the rules?

Candidates will take part in a meet and greet with the community on July 23.

KUT teamed up with The Austin Common to create this guide to help you see and know where democracy is happening in Austin.

The City of Austin dedicated nearly $1 million to improve safety along the Lady Bird Lake trail near Rainey Street. The families of two men who drowned in the lake last spring pleaded for the changes near the popular entertainment district.