Austin City Council

Austin City Council passed an amendment allowing single stairway buildings up to five stories tall.

Austin City Council is exploring more options to make Sixth Street safer.

In a work session on Tuesday, Austin City Council received a five-year financial forecast for the city's budget.

Austin City Council will decide whether to fund caps and stitches over I-35, which are essentially deck plazas, that would connect east and west Austin.

The Austin City Council passed a five-year strategic plan for improving the Austin Animal Center. There is also a change in leadership.

One year has passed since Austin launched its automated license plate reader pilot program.

Austin Water is upgrading the Walnut Creek Wastewater Facility. Officials say the facility is aging and needs to keep up with demand.

There's some controversy going on at Austin City Hall regarding public art. The city is considering out-of-town artists for artwork in the airport expansion while a local artist's work is set to be destroyed.

Austin City Council has approved some changes to regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) like Airbnbs and Vrbos. However, there are some changes that will be delayed.

The City of Austin is considering plans to develop an on-demand transit system similar to rideshare apps. The system would provide public transportation to local parks and recreational centers.

Austin City Council approved an amendment making it illegal to park in a bike lane.

The city of Austin is looking to put more regulations on short-term rentals, like AirBnBs and Vrbos. City Council held a public hearing to get feedback on the proposals.

If you live in Austin, you may have noticed a purple "public notice" slip in the mail. It has two proposed changes to land development code.

Austin City Council held its first meeting of the year. One of their commitments is finding funding to tackle homelessness for the next decade.

Travis County homeowners are going to be paying even more this year after new budgets and tax rates were approved.

Austin City Council recently approved a $1.7 million contract to improve street lighting at 14 different locations that are prone to crashes.

Austin Energy has a new 10-year plan for climate protection due to the City of Austin's growth.

The Austin Convention Center has had renovations and expansion plans on the calendar for years now, but there are concerns and controversy, as some of its history that Austinites have grown familiar with throughout the decades might be lost with the building's bones.