People experiencing homelessness said they don't have enough time to find a new place to live and the resources haven't been enough to keep them housed. Some said they weren't offered any help at all.

On Thursday, the Austin City Council signed off on a sprawling slate of energy, transportation, and financing moves, clearing multi‑year contracts and funding steps that fast‑track local solar, battery storage,

Austin City Council approved contracts to install solar systems across city facilities, launching one of the nation’s largest municipal solar expansions and advancing climate goals.

Austin officials have until Thursday to confirm they will not restrict cooperation between city police and ICE — or they risk losing $2.5 million in grants, per a threat from Gov. Greg Abbott's office.

Austin workers say city repayment demands felt rushed and unclear after a $1.4 million payroll error affecting hundreds.

City council’s TRUST Act — the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Act — cleared its final hurdle Thursday.

Austin's five‑year forecast models FY26 at a no‑new‑revenue baseline; police and fire take the largest shares.

In recent years, Austin City Hall has asked voters to approve a steady stream of bond packages to fund large-scale infrastructure and community investments. But, this year Mayor Kirk Watson is urging a more cautious and deliberate approach as the city ...