More than 2,000 people gathered Saturday at the Texas Capitol in Austin to protest proposed construction of a 30-foot border wall in the Big Bend region, citing environmental concerns and uncertainty over federal plans.
Austin could soon see more front-yard small businesses as the city council passed a resolution last week allowing low-impact, home-based businesses to operate outdoors.
In Austin, city officials have begun the budget planning process with the release of a five-year financial forecast, as Mayor Kirk Watson directed the city manager to prepare projections based on a scenario in which property tax revenue does not increase.
In Austin, emergency crews rescued an adult who became stuck in a tree on the side of a cliff Thursday evening near Arnulfo Alonso Way, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
Texas officials on Tuesday announced that the state will launch its own research program into the psychedelic drug ibogaine after failing to secure a partnership with a private company, allocating $50 million in state funds to support the effort and advance development toward potential federal approval.
The City of Austin overpaid 675 employees by about $1.4 million this month due to a payroll system error and is now working to recover the funds.
Austin City Council approved a resolution Thursday to begin creating new zoning districts aimed at encouraging more and varied housing in the city.
Rent relief is on the way for Austin residents. New data from Realtor.com shows that average monthly rents across the city have dropped more than 7% compared with last year.
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller has unveiled a new Agricultural Defense Program to help safeguard the state’s farmers and ranchers from pests, diseases, and predators.
The Texas House Administration Committee will meet on April 10 to decide possible penalties for Democratic lawmakers who broke quorum by leaving the state last year.