Inside Austin’s watchdog office: How city audits shape policy and expose failures

'We are at The Hunger Games': Austin ISD community discusses millions in cuts

Austin ISD faces a massive $181 million deficit, proposing deep cuts to staff, transportation, and programs that have teachers and parents bracing for a significant impact on student learning.

Investigators examine whether batteries sparked fire that shut down Austin's Bikeshare

Austin's CapMetro Bikeshare system is shut down following a major fire at a battery facility. Investigators are now probing whether lithium-ion batteries caused the blaze that sidelined 500 electric bikes.

East Austin demolition proposal for former Nate Paul property from 1930s sparks preservation battle

A historic East Austin building once owned by Nate Paul could be demolished, but preservation advocates are pushing to preserve it.

Austin ISD plans to cut hundreds of jobs in next budget, including teachers, police and librarians

Austin ISD proposes a 2026-2027 budget with massive cuts to staff, transportation, and programs to address a $181 million deficit caused by stagnant state funding and inflationary pressures.

Austin ISD librarian cuts spark backlash after district reverses course

Austin ISD will split librarians across some campuses after previously saying the positions would not be cut.