Austin pushes for tougher mold rules for rentals. One family knows what’s at stake.

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.

Austin edits development rules to encourage affordable housing near transit

Austin wants more affordable housing near future light rail stations, but some fear the new requirements could discourage development.

Mayor Kirk Watson wants parents to close two Austin schools to head off state takeover

The Austin city leader says intervention is inevitable, but a parent petition to TEA could stop a district-wide intervention.

Nonprofits step in to support Austin ISD teachers and students amid financial crisis

In the face of deep cuts, local organizations are providing financing to keep programs and create new opportunities.

Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs

On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.