City of Austin
Coverage of City of Austin in the Nexus archive.
- Austin leaders push for displacement funding amid record eviction filings
Austin leaders are advocating for funding to help address displacement amid a record number of eviction filings. Nonprofits warn that they are struggling to manage the rising evictions without additional financial support from the City of Austin.
- City of Austin proposes regulating data center development
City leaders in Austin plan to regulate data center development through municipal changes. The proposed measures include overhauling existing land codes and implementing a freeze on new data center construction.
- City of Austin prepares security upgrades for parks impacted by 'violent crime'
The city of Austin plans to implement better security measures at its parks due to concerns over violent crime. Funding for these upgrades is available through the city's $6.6 billion budget.
- City of Austin addresses emergency services spending
Overtime expenses for Austin’s emergency services have exceeded budgeted amounts by millions this fiscal year, prompting city leaders to assess public safety spending for upcoming budget decisions.
- Advocacy group presses City of Austin to protect funding for pregnancy care
An abortion advocacy group, alongside community organizations, has signed a 2026 CIB memo addressed to the City of Austin, urging the city to protect funding for pregnancy care.
- 'It's a total mess': Burnet Rd, US 183 construction zone faces complaints
The City of Austin is upgrading a five-mile stretch of Burnet Road through 2028, funded by the 2016 Mobility Bond, but drivers are facing confusion and complaints over interim construction zones.
- City of Austin discloses potential social services on $5M chopping block
The City of Austin is considering potential budget cuts to social services, specifically a $5 million reduction. Nonprofit leaders express concern that these cuts could weaken Austin's social safety net.
- City of Austin asking for feedback on potential César Chávez Street name change
The City of Austin is seeking community feedback on a potential renaming of César Chávez Street. The initiative involves gathering public input to inform a possible name change.
- City of Austin extends waterway ban until Saturday
The City of Austin has extended a waterway ban until Saturday to manage floodgate operations at Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam following heavy rainfall that caused major flooding.
- City of Austin extends waterway ban for continued floodgate operations
The City of Austin has extended a waterway ban due to heavy rainfall causing major flooding. The extension is for continued floodgate operations at Mansfield Dam and Tom Miller Dam.
- City of Austin paying nonprofits for work that's 'not fully delivered', audit finds
An audit by the city of Austin's auditor's office found that the city is paying nonprofits for services that were not fully delivered.
- Texas flooding: Austin issues waterway ban due to recent floods
The City of Austin has issued a waterway ban starting July 17 in response to historic flooding in the Texas Hill Country.
- Is the city of Austin facing a $26M budget deficit? Not exactly
Reports and social media posts claim the city of Austin addressed a $26 million budget deficit to finalize the city manager's proposed base budget. The article clarifies that the city is not exactly facing a $26M deficit.
- City of Austin proposes $6.6 billion budget
Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax has proposed a $6.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 that increases spending on public safety, homelessness services, housing and parks while raising the city's property tax rate and utility bills.
- City of Austin picks vendor for 'citywide efficiency audit’
The city of Austin has selected a vendor to conduct a citywide efficiency audit aimed at analyzing operations and spending to identify ways to save taxpayer money.
- Waymo helps City of Austin detect potholes
Waymo's autonomous vehicles are assisting the City of Austin in identifying road issues, specifically potholes. This collaboration helps city crews detect problems more efficiently.
- City of Austin audit amendment headed to ballot in November
An audit of how the City of Austin is spending tax dollars is headed to the ballot in November. The measure will be included on the November ballot.
- City audit petition certified, moves forward to November ballot
A petition to require regular external audits of the city of Austin has been certified and will appear on the November ballot for voter consideration.
- What's the AI use policy for city of Austin employees, vendors, volunteers?
The city of Austin's AI use policy requires human oversight of generative AI outputs through a 'Human in the Loop' process and mandates disclosure notices specifying what content was generated and the tool used.
- Murchison Pool closed for repairs, where you can swim in the meantime
The City of Austin announced the closure of Murchison Pool for mechanical repairs until further notice. The pool will remain closed while repairs are conducted.
- MAP: Where have Austin's fatal crashes occurred in 2026?
KXAN is tracking traffic fatalities in the City of Austin in 2026 and has created an interactive map displaying the locations of these crashes.
- The Yogurt Shop Murders
Four teenage girls were murdered in Austin, Texas, over 30 years ago. In 2025, Robert Eugene Brashers was identified as the suspect through DNA testing, leading to the exoneration of four wrongfully accused men in 2026 and a $35 million settlement from the City of Austin.
- The Yogurt Shop Murders
The 30-year-old yogurt shop murders in Austin, Texas, which claimed four teenage girls, were linked to Robert Eugene Brashers through DNA testing in September 2025. Four men wrongfully accused in the case were exonerated in February 2026, and the City of Austin agreed to a $35 million settlement split among them in May 2026.