Austin’s short-term rental rules tighten after years of lax enforcement

Who gets remembered? East Austin fights Palm Park donor naming plan

Palm Park renovations call for naming park features after donors. Park advocates call it erasure of the Mexican Americans who kept the park alive.

Austin ISD postpones districtwide boundary changes, says more school closures are possible

Austin ISD postpones its districtwide boundary realignment until 2028-29. The two-phase plan addresses over-enrollment, budget deficits, and potential school closures amid declining student enrollment numbers.

Austin has successfully built more affordable housing — just not for everyone

Austin's housing boom has helped lower rents for many residents, but city leaders say affordability gaps remain and are reworking policies to better serve lower-income families.

Austin City Council has been voting in secret for years, despite the city’s claims of transparency

Austin Energy reveals City Council has held secret votes for years, shielding officials from public scrutiny regarding a billion-dollar gas generator purchase and sparking legal transparency concerns.

‘Is it SpaceX?’ Travis County Commissioners question Austin’s Dog’s Head plan.

Travis County Commissioners held their first public meeting on Dog’s Head and left with few details about the proposed 2,600-acre project in Southeast Austin