Travis County 2026 primary election results: Ledesma-Woody, Morales head to commissioners race runoff

City Council, Mayor push to preserve Austin's social safety net heading into final budget talks

Support is growing on Austin City Council to restore proposed social service cuts after nonprofits warned the reductions would hurt vulnerable residents.

Dog’s Head: How both sides waged a war for city support.

Endeavor and environmental activists mounted rival campaigns to sway Austin’s vote on the Dog’s Head development. Here's what went on behind the scenes,

Austin activists call for better response to mental health emergencies after teen's fatal shooting

Activists protest at Austin City Hall, demanding increased mental health funding and police budget scrutiny following the fatal police shooting of unarmed resident Anthoneil Williams II.

Without bond funding, park advocates warn Austin pools could close. Council votes Tuesday.

Austin City Council will likely decide Tuesday whether to call a bond election as parks advocates warn more funding is needed to address aging facilities.

Austin ISD trustees vote to close Paredes Middle School just weeks before school starts

Austin ISD leaders unveiled the proposal last week, pointing to low academic growth. Students will be reassigned to Bailey and Mendez middle schools.