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A prescribed burn led by Travis County fire crews earlier this year helped lessen wildfire danger in eastern Travis County. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Burn ban in effect for unincorporated Travis County through Jan. 6

By Elle Bent

County officials urge residents to not shoot off fireworks at home during the upcoming New Year’s Eve holiday.

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Members from a civil rights advocacy group Austin Sanctuary Network vocalized their desire for Counsel at First Appearance in Travis County during Commissioners Court on Jan. 28. (Haley McLeod/Community Impact)

Published 4:39 PM | Dec 22, 2025 CST

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Austin City Hall

Published 5:35 PM | Dec 19, 2025 CST

Austin details planned social service cuts under reduced budget

An Austin ordinance blocking low-level marijuana enforcement that was approved by voters in May 2022 could be overturned following an April opinion from a state appeals court. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)

Published 5:25 PM | Dec 19, 2025 CST

Supreme Court declines to hear Austin's petition in marijuana decriminalization case

Firefighters contract signing

Published 3:31 PM | Dec 18, 2025 CST

Austin, firefighters association agree to new 4-year labor deal

Austin City Hall

Published 5:55 AM | Dec 17, 2025 CST

McConaughey-Harrelson Apple series wins $150K Austin production incentive

January 2025 state winter weather briefing

Published 5:32 PM | Dec 16, 2025 CST

Nearly 5 years after Uri, ERCOT says Texas power grid will be stable this winter

Downtown Austin

Published 3:33 PM | Dec 16, 2025 CST

Tourism taxes tapped to fund Austin homeless services; millions generated amid convention center closure

Southwest announcement

Published 2:33 PM | Dec 12, 2025 CST

City, state leaders announce Southwest expansion at Austin airport

Southwest airplane

Updated 3:51 PM | Dec 11, 2025 CST

City leaders back incentives for Southwest expansion at Austin airport

Rendering of North Burnet/Uptown Station

Published 2:17 PM | Dec 10, 2025 CST

5 ongoing transportation projects in the Northwest Austin area