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An approved tax hike means the average household will see about $200 added to their property tax bill.
The mixed-use 500 South Congress PUD project from Related Cos. was approved Sept. 11.
Austin ISD is navigating major changes this fall, from school consolidation talks and extended prekindergarten care to a new cellphone ban and state A-F accountability ratings.
Construction crews are scheduled to finish tearing down the existing building in late October and construct a 620,000-square-foot convention center in its place, which is expected to open in early 2029.
Local government agencies must post meeting notices at least three business days in advance of the meeting. The new rules seek to give residents more time to review meeting agendas and participate in local government meetings, lawmakers said.
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Fewer homes sold in August 2025 compared to August 2024 in the Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs market, according to Unlock MLS data.
Mark your calendars for the live performance of the 2016 Academy Award-winning film La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, coming to Austin in early 2026.
