As Austin contemplates water-hungry industries, task force pushes new guardrails

Austin races to regulate AI data centers before they strain city's water and power

Austin is considering new regulations for massive AI data centers amid growing concerns over their significant water and energy demands.

Who’s winning the money race? See how every Austin City Council candidate stacks up

More than 20 candidates are running for five Austin City Council seats this November. Here’s how much they’ve raised and spent so far.

Austin creates new office to oversee 911 calls, despite reservations from public safety officials

The plan, laid out as part of the city’s $6.6 billion budget, comes after years of debate over how to improve emergency response times in Austin.

Austin ISD opens school amid takeover threat, bus changes and lingering uncertainty

Austin ISD families returned to classrooms Tuesday after months of budget cuts, campus closures and transportation changes.

Austin's property tax rate reaches highest level in a decade after city budget vote

Austin’s property tax rate has climbed 31% since 2017, reaching its highest level in a decade under the city’s new budget.