City and public arts community clash over millions in funding

Save Austin Now audit proposal advances despite existing legislation, setting up political clash

A charter amendment requiring recurring City Hall audits is headed to voters, despite assertions that similar legislation is already in place.

East Austin neighborhood's water samples exceed regulatory limits for lead, other heavy metals

A UT Austin study reveals high levels of lead and heavy metals in Austin's Colony neighborhood water, highlighting safety concerns and the high costs residents pay for inadequate service.

Dog’s Head details emerge in public, private meetings

As Dog’s Head developers start meeting with the public, details of the controversial project are slowly coming into focus.

Austin ISD reduces its budget by $205 million for the 2026-27 school year

Austin ISD trustees approved a $205 million budget cut to address growing deficits, impacting hundreds of positions and stipends while extending Superintendent Matias Segura's contract amid community concern.

Nearly a year after deadly floods, Sandy Creek survivors say Travis County is moving too slowly

Big Sandy Creek residents say lagging road repairs and flood preparedness efforts leave them vulnerable as flood risks return.