City Of Austin

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.

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.

Most wildfires are caused by human activities and can spread quickly. Taking precautions to protect yourself, your family and your community can go a long way.

The higher tax rate would generate nearly $110 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year to help reduce homelessness, improve parks and enhance public safety.

Large public events like the ACL festival can impact park ecosystems and the health of the grass. But with the right approach the turf can be pretty resilient.