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Mayor Kirk Watson reflected on his return to City Hall and final years in office ahead in an early 2026 speech.
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A recent burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Travis County—areas outside of any specific city—was recently extended to remain in effect until Feb. 10.
Changes to the Texas Constitution that were approved by voters include increased property tax exemptions for homeowners and businesses; a $20 billion investment in water infrastructure; new rules for the state judicial oversight commission; and tighter restrictions on when judges can grant bail.
Officials shared an end-of-year update on the Austin-Round Rock MSA's housing market, including where the MSA is seeing employment growth and projected housing trends.
The Austin metro offers several therapy options in addition to traditional talk therapy experiences including art therapy and music therapy.
