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Austin leaders call election for 20% tax rate increase, approve $6.3B budget

By Ben Thompson

Austin voters will decide whether to support a tax increase promoted by most City Council members in a November tax rate election.

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Under Central Health's Health Equity Plan, the hospital district has increased funding for specialty care options across the Austin metro. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

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A resident clears debris from his home following severe flooding in Central Texas. (Sam Schaffer/Community Impact)

Published 9:58 AM | Aug 6, 2025 CDT

Financial assistance applications now open for flood survivors in Travis, Williamson counties

A camera crew and actors film in an aisle at an HEB.

Published 6:00 AM | Aug 5, 2025 CDT

AFS short film grant deadline nears for local creatives

Little Walnut Creek bond project

Published 5:23 PM | Aug 4, 2025 CDT

City departments release initial $3.9B project wish list for Austin's 2026 bond

Local tax dollars may increasingly fund disaster recovery as federal aid from agencies like FEMA faces funding limitations, Travis County Budget Director Travis Gatlin said. (Sam Schaffer/Community Impact)

Published 4:51 PM | Aug 1, 2025 CDT

Travis County flooding to cost average homeowner $200 more in taxes

Circuit of the Americas

Published 11:00 AM | Jul 29, 2025 CDT

Austin to support convention center, hotel development at Circuit of the Americas

Exterior of Austin City Hall

Published 5:57 PM | Jul 25, 2025 CDT

Austin City Council votes to temporarily suspend gas, electric rate increase

Boston Dynamics Spot vehicle

Updated 12:22 PM | Jul 31, 2025 CDT

Austin City Council approves purchase of four-legged security robot

Published 3:17 PM | Jul 24, 2025 CDT

Hundreds of new units rising under Austin's HOME program

As of July 15, Travis County had surveyed around $73 million in damages from severe flooding over the Fourth of July weekend. (Sam Schaffer/Community Impact)

Published 5:49 PM | Jul 22, 2025 CDT

Sandy Creek residents speak out as Travis County continues flood recovery

Austin City Hall

Published 5:21 PM | Jul 22, 2025 CDT

Austin leaders plan for fall election to raise taxes, fund millions in city programs