‘Making private wealth work for public good’: Austin to start imposing new fees for private planes 

After backlash, Austin will outsource — not cancel — adult sports leagues. Players are still worried

Following public outcry, Austin has paused plans to outsource indoor sports leagues, allowing basketball and volleyball programs to continue temporarily while the city seeks a suitable private vendor.

Austin ISD faces state intervention. More Texas districts could be next

These school districts had a school fail state academic A-F ratings for a fourth consecutive year in 2026.

Travis County childcare funding ‘stopped the bleeding,’ but providers are still struggling

Travis County’s $50 million childcare investment is expanding access for families, but low teacher wages and financial challenges persist.

Austin rents are falling. So why are eviction filings still at record highs?

The city wants to explore ways to help tenants avoid evictions, as the number of filings continues to reach record highs

Austin ISD ends the year $105M in the red. The financial picture is still shifting

The district still plans to borrow $140 million this fall and says it needs to find another $10 million.