Texas could strip power from Austin ISD trustees. Why would anyone run for the school board?

New Texas law helped clear the way for affordable housing in South Austin

Lawmakers gutted an old state law that required a city council supermajority to approve a new housing development if neighbors petitioned the proposal.

Paige Ellis' petition to seek third Austin City Council term falls short 62 signatures

Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis will step down in January after her petition for a third term was rejected due to a shortfall of valid voter signatures.

Austin ISD’s latest school ratings still trace the city’s historic divide

Thirty of 31 schools to get a D or F rating from the state serve low-income students, but new data also show signs of improvement.

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.