An ongoing American-Statesman review of Austin City Council spending shows members are donating taxpayer funds to political ...

Proposition Q would increase city property taxes by more than 20%, generating $110 million to fund homelessness programs and ...

Proposition Q asks voters to approve a property tax rate of $0.57 per $100 in valuation - about 5 cents higher than what's allowed under the 2019 state law. The tax hike would generate roughly $110 ...

Sixteen crosswalks and street murals in Austin may have to be removed under state and federal safety rules banning artwork ...

Gov. Greg Abbott is sounding off on Austin City Council, accusing members of using taxpayer dollars to support political causes—and urging voters to reject a proposed property tax hike.  Late Sunday, ...

Austin’s proposed 20% property tax increase contrasts sharply with Houston's austerity approach. Why are two blue cities ...

According to the City of Austin, about one-third of customers who qualify for the utility's Customer Assistance Program do so ...

City officials selected Hadavi, now Austin's deputy auditor, to succeed departing Auditor Corrie Stokes next year.

Austin officials implemented interim building regulations for high-rise projects in the downtown area in response to a new state law meant to spur housing development across Texas. The update caps new ...

The city of Austin filed a motion Monday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a woman who was shot in the eye during a shootout ...

After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state would lean on the city of Austin to shelter people as the state continues ...