GovernmentEast AustinCouncil votes to begin ongoing, third-party audits of Austin's operations and servicesFebruary 27, 2026
GovernmentLake Travis - Westlake4 Central Texas fire departments adopt AI-driven wildfire monitoring tool
GovernmentLake Travis - WestlakeExtreme drought declared for southwestern Travis CountyFebruary 24, 2026
GovernmentCentral AustinFirst-ever strategic plan outlines Austin's homelessness response into 2027February 24, 2026
GovernmentEast AustinBurn ban extended for unincorporated Travis County due to dry conditionsFebruary 24, 2026
GovernmentEast AustinClimate resilience accelerator identifies 'triple threat' in Central TexasFebruary 23, 2026
GovernmentEast AustinAustin collected nearly 10K tons of material through new on-demand pickup service in 2025February 20, 2026
GovernmentEast AustinAustin rethinks affordability playbook under new state law, lower-income housing scarcityFebruary 18, 2026
GovernmentCentral AustinCourt sides with Austin in convention center petition dispute; PAC to push for November electionFebruary 16, 2026
GovernmentLake Travis - WestlakeDispatch, elections: 3 government stories affecting Lake Travis, WestlakeFebruary 13, 2026
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsBarton Springs Pool to close for maintenance Feb. 23-March 13February 11, 2026
GovernmentLake Travis - WestlakeBurn ban reinstated for unincorporated Travis County following uptick in firesFebruary 10, 2026
GovernmentCentral AustinCensus data: Texas continues to grow, but people are moving here at a slower rateFebruary 6, 2026
GovernmentEast AustinAustin's social service 'reset' continues with city evaluation, further cuts aheadFebruary 5, 2026
GovernmentEast AustinAustin moves to curb loud, reckless driving with new vehicle noise ordinanceFebruary 4, 2026
GovernmentCentral AustinCouncil considers surveillance tech policies as $2M parks security contract faces pushbackFebruary 3, 2026
GovernmentEast AustinAustin storm response winds down; overnight shelters to operate through Feb. 1January 28, 2026
GovernmentEast AustinCouncil members set 2026 committee assignments, move to revive regional affordability bodyJanuary 27, 2026
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsUnincorporated Travis County burn ban lifts earlyJanuary 26, 2026
GovernmentEast Austin5 years after Uri, here’s why Texas leaders say state is better prepared for upcoming freezeJanuary 22, 2026
GovernmentLake Travis - WestlakeBee Cave announces new dispatch provider for area emergency servicesJanuary 21, 2026
