Sam Stark

Support is growing on Austin City Council to restore proposed social service cuts after nonprofits warned the reductions would hurt vulnerable residents.

Austin voters could see bond propositions for park funding and libraries this November.

Austin City Council opted to put two propositions on the upcoming ballot, endorsing a $260 million bond focused on city parks and a $35 million public library bond.

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Austin’s property tax rate has climbed 31% since 2017, reaching its highest level in a decade under the city’s new budget.

More than 20 candidates are running for five Austin City Council seats this November. Here’s how much they’ve raised and spent so far.

Austin is considering new regulations for massive AI data centers amid growing concerns over their significant water and energy demands.

Construction of the CyrusOne DFW-10 data center in Whitney, Texas on May 25, 2026.

Austin Current is a nonprofit local news organization supported by The Texas Tribune, reporting on Austin government, education and community.

The city wants to explore ways to help tenants avoid evictions, as the number of filings continues to reach record highs