A packed and emotional Taylor City Council meeting Thursday night ended with frustration after city officials announced that a citizen-led petition seeking to temporarily halt new data center development cannot move forward under Texas law. The petition,
Military installations across Texas contribute an estimated $148.8 billion to the state’s economy and support nearly 629,000 direct and indirect jobs, according to a new economic impact study released Friday by Governor Greg Abbott’s office. The report
The Austin Community College Board of Trustees has approved a $583 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, keeping tuition and mandatory fees unchanged for the 13th consecutive year. The balanced budget, approved unanimously Monday, also includes
A man wanted on 10 outstanding warrants was arrested July 1 following a coordinated operation involving multiple units of the Austin Police Department. According to APD, officers had been investigating Omar Martinez since June after identifying him
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is proposing a one-time $1,500 payment for every Texas household if she is elected governor this November, saying the money would come from the state’s Economic Stabilization Fund, commonly known as the Rainy
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the creation of the Texas Classroom Commission, a new teacher-led group that will develop recommendations aimed at improving public education across the state. According to the governor’s office, the commission will be