Council OKs plan to remove, demolish artwork as part of convention center rebuild. Four large murals and art installations from local artists will be removed from the Austin Convention Center and destroyed ahead of the facility’s forthcoming demolition and reconstruction, despite calls from the artists and supporters to find a way to preserve…

Dec 6, 2024 · The Urban Transportation Commission has voted to support the proposed transformation of most of the downtown portion of Congress Avenue, turning much of the street into a pedestrian- and multimodal-focused corridor and removing almost all vehicular traffic. The recommendation to City Council was approved at the commission’s meeting earlier this week.

Jan 27, 2025 · Advocates say President Donald Trump’s immediate actions on immigration have created a climate of fear among immigrant communities in Austin. On his first day in office, Trump signed more than 200 executive orders, many related to immigration, and issued a …

Nov 22, 2024 · Birds and the trees that serve as their habitats gained renewed attention from City Council on Thursday with the approval of two measures calling for enhanced protections for both. For the birds, a resolution sponsored by Mayor Pro Tem Leslie…

Jan 15, 2025 · Austin’s bio and health ecosystem is emerging as a significant driver of economic development, with new projects and public policy efforts shaping the future of the sector, according to the 2024 Austin Bio & Health Report authored by industry analysts Jason Scharf and Jani Tuomi.. The report found Austin is now home to over 1,100 bio and health companies, employing 21,000 people and ...

Dec 11, 2024 · Lee esta historia en español As Austin-area homeowners receive their latest property tax bills this winter, they should expect to see an increase. According to an analysis by the Travis County Tax Office, the average property tax bill this year…

Feb 15, 2024 · Lack of community bonds, cultural offerings and business opportunities play a large part in the continuing decline in Austin’s Black population, based on analysis and anecdotes shared by a number of local leaders at a recent discussion on the demographic trend.

Nov 1, 2024 · For the first time in over a decade, Austin has slipped out of the top 10 in the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) forthcoming annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2025 report. The report, which examines nationwide real estate prospects, ranked…

Jan 17, 2025 · As she prepares for her first City Council meetings later this month, newly elected District 6 Council Member Krista Laine will represent residents of Northwest Austin and a portion of Williamson County without the use of a satellite office that has been available for constituent relations for 10 years.

Sep 12, 2024 · Construction of the A/D Hall is expected to cost $820 million. The City Council will vote on whether to award that contract to Austin Commercial, a Dallas-based company with a portfolio that includes ABIA’s rental car facility and projects in Chicago, Houston and Newark. Money to build the A/D Hall will mostly come from fees charged to airlines for using the airport, costs that are ...