City Of Austin

The Austin United PAC hoped its petition would give voters the chance to approve or deny the Austin Convention Center expansion project, but the city denied it due to a lack of valid signatures. A Travis County judge sided with the city.

Experts said conventions bring people to a city during the week, which boosts tourism and generates sales tax revenue for the city. But others don't believe a convention center is the only option for spaces to host those events.

While rules about city-related expenses for food and travel were upheld, rules on how City Council members are allowed to use unspent office dollars didn't get any stricter.

City staff are recommending a bond package totaling no more than $750 million to minimize the impact on taxpayers while still being able to pay for city projects, including park improvements and public safety needs.

Thousands of Austinites honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with a rally and march through downtown Austin on Monday. It was the first march on MLK Day since 2024, as winter weather canceled the last two.

The proposed design includes larger sidewalks, an access lane for deliveries and drop-offs and two lanes for vehicles going westbound.

Mortgage rates, home prices and an increase in homes for sale contributed to price stability and predictability for buyers and sellers.

Cooksey died Monday at the age of 92. He served as Austin mayor in the late 1980s, leaving his mark as a champion for water quality and protection.

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown say their winter weather plans include minimizing power outages, keeping roads safe and opening places for people to stay warm during the day and overnight.

The redevelopment plans also include on-site services such as mental health counseling, youth programming and support for elderly residents.