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

Flood of F1 police escorts prompts online outrage, calls for changes to state law

A swarm of F1 police escorts frustrated Austin drivers and raised safety concerns over the weekend, prompting local officials to call for legislative changes.

Austin ISD school board races rake in contributions totalling over $145,000

The figure represents amounts raised by 13 candidates in both monetary and in-kind distributions.

Webb PTA votes to delete posts challenging school closure petition, deepening divisions

A disputed leadership election and a 12-7 vote expose a deeper fight over whose voices represent Webb families.

A surge in tax revenue from short-term rentals could boost arts funding in Austin

City figures show hotel occupancy tax collections from STRs more than tripled over two years to $23.7 million, offsetting a decline in collections from hotels and other lodging.

Burnet and Webb could close. Their communities stand to lose more than schools.

After the two schools received their fifth failing rating this summer, one message is clear: Burnet and Webb middle schools will not be the same next year.