Proposition Q would raise city property tax bills 20 percent.
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City of Austin Unveils Another Record-Setting Budget
The proposal comes as the Legislature is set to consider local spending caps.
Firefighters Union to Hold No-Confidence Vote Against Austin Fire Chief
The Austin Firefighters Association has accused Chief Joel Baker of withholding water rescue swimmers from assisting in Hill Country flood rescues.
Austin ISD Considers Consolidating Schools Amid Budget Shortfalls
Facing a $110 million budget deficit, Austin ISD’s trustees are receiving input from the public on a plan to consolidate some schools for the 2026–27 school year.
Austin ISD To Reduce Headquarters Staff by Over 20 Percent
The move will help close a $110 million budget deficit.
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Eanes ISD Teacher Arrested for Possession of Child Porn
Zachary Barnett was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety on three counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Jim Davis Named Interim President of UT Austin
Davis was appointed by the UT System chancellor under the recommendation of the Board of Regents.
City of Austin Incubating DEI and LGBT
As the Trump administration is eliminating DEI, local public servants are preserving it.
Round Rock ISD Trustee Alleged to Have Received Illegal Payments From District
Former Round Rock ISD Trustee Mary Bone said the district paid tens of thousands of dollars to Trustee Tiffanie Harrison after she resigned from teaching.
Austin To Consider Increase to Vagrancy Budget
The Austin City Council is set to consider a resolution that declares vagrancy a “top financial priority.”
Legislation Filed to Abolish the Austin City Council
The legislation, if enacted, would create a state-run District of Austin.
Specialist: Georgetown ISD Case Part of Disturbing Trend Among Youth
An investigation found a fourth grader harassed and assaulted another fourth grader.
Complaint Accuses Round Rock ISD of Financial Noncompliance
Two outgoing trustees filed a complaint regarding the district’s overspending.
Former Round Rock ISD Police Chief Sues District
Dennis Weiner claims the district violated the Texas Whistleblower Act when district officials declined to renew his contract.
Kirk Watson Officially Certified as Winner of Austin Mayoral Race
This is Watson’s third non-consecutive term as mayor.
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Pflugerville Library to Host LGBT ‘Pride’ Event for Families
Advertisements for the event show a male figure in women’s undergarments.
AG Paxton Sues Travis County Over Secretive Security Expenditures
The Office of the Attorney General claimed the Travis County Commissioners Court failed to provide proper notice or allow the public the opportunity to comment on the proposal.
AG Paxton Sues Austin Over Taxpayer-funded Abortion Travel
Attorney General Ken Paxton says the city’s abortion fund violates the Texas Constitution and provides no “clear public benefit.”
City of Austin and Police Association Reach Tentative Contract
Increased crime and police staffing shortages have plagued Austin over the past few years.
Round Rock School Board Trustee Alleges Board President Was Bribed
The latest in the saga of Round Rock ISD.
Dallas Police Chief Leaving for Austin Administrative Role
Police Chief Eddie Garcia will assume one of the assistant city manager roles overseeing public safety in Austin.
Travis County Plans New Security Agency Amid Unprecedented Measures for DA Garza
The county’s recent moves to increase security have been accompanied by an uncommon level of secrecy.
Travis County Countersues AG Paxton Over Lawsuit to Stop Mass Voter Registration Mailings
Paxton sued Travis and Bexar Counties over mass mailings of voter registration forms through a third party.
Austin’s Rental Rates Drop as Construction Booms, But Tax Hikes Loom Large
Rent is going down, but taxes are going up.
Travis County Sues to Conceal Costs Related to DA Security
Travis County Commissioners Court approved more than $100,000 in undisclosed “security improvements” for District Attorney Jose Garza’s home but refused to turn over records related to the expenditure.