Austin Current
With a CapMetro strike on the table, workers say better training would improve bus service
CapMetro bus drivers and mechanics in Austin are on the verge of a strike, citing poor training, low wages, and safety concerns under the management of contractor Keolis.
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12mAustin ISD charged thousands for public records as critics warn fees limit access
The district charged requestors over $172,000 in total between June 2025 and June 2026, according to a log of invoices obtained by Austin Current.
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9mAustin’s proposed $6.6B budget would raise taxes, cut services after Prop Q defeat
Austin City Council will begin weeks of difficult budget decisions as a new proposal calls for tax increases and cuts to some city-funded programs.
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9mAustin leaders now seek stronger environmental safeguards for Dog’s Head
Austin council members reconsider key parts of Dog’s Head as residents demand stronger environmental protections.
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6mNew Travis County Commissioner George Morales shares his vision for improving Travis County's Precinct 4
George Morales discusses roads, budgets, and how he plans to lead Travis County's Precinct 4 after Margaret Gómez, building on her legacy.
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5mA new homeless navigation center is coming to North Austin
Nonprofit We Can Now is opening a navigation center in North Austin this summer, providing essential food, showers, and resources to an underserved population currently forced to travel downtown.