Ella McCarthy

Tuesday's election brought stunning Republican victories up and down the ballot. The red wave even touched Travis County — a Democratic stronghold — where

Austin American-Statesman Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared victory in his re-election bid late Thursday following the release of a final batch of vote totals.

Austin American-Statesman The Austin City Council on Thursday is expected to formally accept $1.45 million in federal grants for the city's

Austin American-Statesman Austin mayoral hopeful Carmen Llanes Pulido has requested a recount of ballots cast in Williamson County in the Nov. 5 election, she told the American-Statesman Thursday.

Austin City Council on Thursday directed the city manager to look into a variety of ways to raise parks funding outside traditional revenue streams.

Llanes Pulido's concession comes a day after she requested a partial ballot recount in the five-way race. The city clerk said the petition had defects.

Austin American-Statesman Every year on Thanksgiving Day, many Americans find themselves at the dinner table with relatives who have different political opinions.

Austin American-Statesman The Austin Police Department is considering re-opening the downtown portion of East Sixth Street to vehicular

Austin American-Statesman For years, the city of Austin has been recognized for having some of the cleanest tap water in the country.

The shelter's annual “Home for the Pawlidays” adoption event will take place from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday