Politics
Local government, city council, state legislature, and elections coverage for Austin and Central Texas.
- Austin police increase enforcement of high-powered electric motorcycle rules
- Railroad Commission candidate defends social media posts after criticism from Texas Republicans
- Mayor Watson urges parents to petition to close two failing AISD middle schools to avert state takeover
- Montserrat Garibay announces run for Texas House District 49
- Austin City Council adopts regulations for local data centers
- Austin City Council approves independent 911 operations separate from APD
- Austin unveils LGBTQ+ historical marker at Fourth and Colorado ahead of Pride parade
- Austin City Council will vote on new data center regulations
- Austin City Council adopts resolution to track large-volume water users and encourage conservation
- Texas Senate Higher Education Committee reviews SB 37 implementation and UT permanent fund use
- City Council Creates Tax Increment Zone for 2,645-Acre Dog's Head Area in Southeast Austin
- Travis County activists press officials to restrict ICE operations after two deadly encounters
- Austin and Travis County declare local disasters ahead of expected flash flooding
- Fifth Circuit declines appeal that sought to revive Texas Dream Act
- Travis County judge blocks Texas THC testing rule that would have barred most natural smokable hemp products
- San Marcos adopts tourist fee, Buda advances large development, Kyle approves community assistance program
- Austin-Travis County Wildfire Coalition Seeks Public Input as It Updates Community Wildfire Protection Plan
- Austin City Council approves $5 million increase to fund Capital Metro service expansion
- Opportunity Austin Founder Urges Travis County to Provide Incentives to Tesla
- Austin staff propose 1,000-foot buffer to keep vape and nicotine shops away from schools and daycares
- UT alumna Katie Kam launches campaign for Austin City Council seat representing West Campus
- Austin City Council Members Seek Public Input on Renaming César Chávez Street
- Texas ban on smokable hemp takes effect, state says rules cover out-of-state sellers
- Round Rock and Travis County ESD 2 enter agreement to share fire response and dispatch services
- Thousands Rally in Downtown Austin as Part of Nationwide 'No Kings' Demonstrations
- Large No Kings 3 demonstration planned Saturday in Downtown Austin
- Austin City Council approves resolution to strengthen protections for public parkland
- CTRMA opens public review for proposed MoPac South express lanes
- City staff urges Austin City Council to pause committing more money for I-35 caps as costs rise
- City removes unexplained metal rails and loops from downtown planters as investigation continues
- Vice President J.D. Vance to Attend $50,000-Minimum Fundraiser in Austin Hosted by Palantir Co-Founder
- Vice President J.D. Vance's Austin visit prompts temporary road closures Monday and Tuesday
- Court dismisses lawsuit over East Austin landfill use, eminent domain dispute remains active
- President Trump posts on Truth Social that he is glad Robert Mueller is dead
- Austin leaders back renaming Cesar Chavez Street after sexual abuse allegations surface
- Richard A. Moya Eastside Bus Plaza sees ridership rise after major upgrades
- Travis County releases final draft of 10-year parks plan recommending 35 projects
- Austin and UT publish Resilient Austin Playbook to guide city climate resilience efforts
- Austin City Council to consider $600 million increase for Walnut Creek wastewater expansion
- Austin City Council approves ordinance limiting excessive vehicle engine noise
- Austin families in Dubai receiving help from Congressman Doggett as Middle East conflict expands
- David McDonald Leads Early Returns in Republican Primary for Williamson County Precinct 2 Commissioner
- Eight Democrats compete for Texas House District 49 seat representing UT and West Campus
- Kyle and Buda plan regional animal care facility as San Marcos contract winds down
- City Council to consider ordinance giving police power to cite drivers for loud engine noise
- Austin City Council to vote Thursday on expanding Camp Esperanza in east Austin
- Early voting opens for Texas primaries; students in Travis County can vote at campus sites and nearby locations
- Four Candidates Vie for Travis County Commissioner Precinct 2, Emphasize Immigration, Environment and Housing Goals
- Federal judge blocks Texas attorney general from dissolving Jolt Initiative Inc.
- TxDOT says no structural issues with Highway 290 flyover after viral photo of apparent crack