Kirk Watson

Council members are expected to work on the new budget and approve it by the end of the month.

It's been a decade since the Community First Village for formerly homeless people opened. Now the development is forging ahead with a plan to build more homes.

It's not the first time Gov. Greg Abbott has used state troopers to sweep the capital's homeless encampments.

The brutal murder of four teen girls in 1991 shook Austin to its core. Now, families — and the city — can finally move forward.

The proposed budget for next year already includes a 3.5% increase for property taxes, but a voter-approved measure would allow the city to go beyond the state cap.

The city will need thousands of skilled workers over the next several years as these projects get underway.

Signing up to speak during a certain public comment period is competitive. How can Austin prevent bots from clogging up the system?

Llanes Pulido submitted a petition Thursday for a partial recount, but it was denied. She had the option to amend her petition, but announced Friday she would not move forward. That makes current Mayor Kirk Watson the official winner.

Election experts and officials said the ballots were found as part of the system of checks and balances that help ensure that every vote is counted.

The audit found Jesús Garza used his influence to pay two former city staffers roughly $200 an hour over a 10-month stint. The issue is now before the city's ethics commission.