Critics have long wanted an audit of City Hall. Now Austin's mayor does too

Austin Wildlife Rescue stops accepting some animals due to screwworm quarantine

Texas officials have quarantined 10 counties to halt the spread of New World screwworm, impacting local wildlife rescues and pet safety protocols for warm-blooded animals across the state.

Austin ISD deficit swells to $95 million as financial cushion shrinks

Austin ISD says its reserves will fall to 10% as trustees weigh deep cuts and face growing public backlash.

Texas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests

Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.

Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption

The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business.

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

Austin water planners are pushing for new regulations for data centers and other large users in a push to protect future water supplies