Downtown

The city has given the go-ahead to a contract that would keep its portable public toilet operating for the next five years. The 24-hour toilet, which aims…

Both the Austin Municipal Court and the Community Court buildings downtown were evacuated this morning after a bomb threat. The evacuations came after…

A free public restroom has been installed downtown near I-35 and Sixth Street to help tourists, runners, bikers, homeless people and late-night crowds.…

City leaders are considering a plan to expand the Austin Convention Center, but some question how much the entire city would benefit from the project.The…

This year's heavy rains and severe thunderstorms have city officials asking Austin’s small business owners to set aside time to prepare for natural…

The City of Austin is considering adding some structures to the downtown landscape: 24-hour public restrooms.But, the initiative could benefit more than…

About two months ago, Miguel Alfonso moved to Texas from the East Coast and wound up in Austin. He was looking for work, and in the meantime was sleeping…

Last week downtown Austin music venue Holy Mountain announced it will close its doors this fall because of rising rent prices. Advocates say more music…

Tens of thousands of bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts have descended upon Austin for this year's Republic of Texas Biker Rally, and tonight they'll swarm…

From the Austin Monitor:Following the release of a report stating that Austin commercial property in Travis County is “significantly undervalued,” City…