Austin wants to keep hyperscale data centers out. City Council is speeding up the rules

New Texas law helped clear the way for affordable housing in South Austin

Lawmakers gutted an old state law that required a city council supermajority to approve a new housing development if neighbors petitioned the proposal.

Paige Ellis' petition to seek third Austin City Council term falls short 62 signatures

Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis will step down in January after her petition for a third term was rejected due to a shortfall of valid voter signatures.

Texas could strip power from Austin ISD trustees. Why would anyone run for the school board?

TEA could take over Austin ISD, stripping its school board of power. Still, 15 candidates remain on November’s ballot.

Austin ISD’s latest school ratings still trace the city’s historic divide

Thirty of 31 schools to get a D or F rating from the state serve low-income students, but new data also show signs of improvement.

Austin races to regulate AI data centers before they strain city's water and power

Austin is considering new regulations for massive AI data centers amid growing concerns over their significant water and energy demands.