Austin Current
Travis County homeowners could pay more for major mental health expansion
Central Health endorsed a $650 million budget and 6% tax increase to expand mental health care. Travis County commissioners must still sign off.
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6mFlood of F1 police escorts prompts online outrage, calls for changes to state law
A swarm of F1 police escorts frustrated Austin drivers and raised safety concerns over the weekend, prompting local officials to call for legislative changes.
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2mAustin ISD school board races rake in contributions totalling over $145,000
The figure represents amounts raised by 13 candidates in both monetary and in-kind distributions.
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8mWebb PTA votes to delete posts challenging school closure petition, deepening divisions
A disputed leadership election and a 12-7 vote expose a deeper fight over whose voices represent Webb families.
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8mA surge in tax revenue from short-term rentals could boost arts funding in Austin
City figures show hotel occupancy tax collections from STRs more than tripled over two years to $23.7 million, offsetting a decline in collections from hotels and other lodging.
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8mBurnet and Webb could close. Their communities stand to lose more than schools.
After the two schools received their fifth failing rating this summer, one message is clear: Burnet and Webb middle schools will not be the same next year.