Expanded sidewalks, fewer car lanes: Austin recommends plan to redesign Sixth Street

Could Burnet and Webb parents stop an Austin ISD takeover? What we know

AISD parents could petition to close Burnet and Webb middle schools, but TEA won’t say whether that would prevent a district takeover.

Mike Morath wanted Texas to reach No. 1 in education. Test scores show there’s more work to do.

Appointed a decade ago, the education commissioner insists that when he has direct oversight, academic gains follow. His critics await better student outcomes.

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

City inspectors can target conditions that cause mold. A new proposal could regulate the fungus itself.URL

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.