Lawmakers examine billions in costs tied to school tax relief
State officials estimate homeowners currently account for about $8.6 billion in school maintenance and operations taxes, a figure projected to rise to $12 billion by 2032.
State officials estimate homeowners currently account for about $8.6 billion in school maintenance and operations taxes, a figure projected to rise to $12 billion by 2032.
News
Halloween means more kids walking Austin-area neighborhoods after dark...
safety
Elgin ISD Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bailey was arrested on suspicion of DWI, according to the district.
schools
Friday night's football game between Westlake High School and Cedar Ridge has been postponed after a blown transformer caused a power outage in the area, accord...
Local
A power outage at Chaparral Stadium suspended Friday's district showdown between Westlake and Cedar Ridge. The Chaparrals lead 21-7 with 8:37 remaining in the second quarter. Play resumes Saturday at noon....
government
Voters across Travis County turned out in force Friday for the final day of early voting, braving lines up to two hours long to make their voices heard in high-stakes statewide races....
News
An Austin man passed away climbing the Matterhorn, the iconic peak that stand 14,962 feet tall in the Pennine Alps on the Swiss-Italian border.
safety
A stabbing incident at an Austin coffee shop began over the suspect attempting to bring in alcoholic drinks, according to court paperwork. He was apprehended shortly after crashing his truck into a Robotaxi....
safety
A mother fighting off an intruder near Southern Avenue and Miller Road led Buckeye Police to uncover an alleged online conspiracy between her fiancé and the suspect....
government
A new app called RabbleRouser lets users draft members of Congress and earn points based on votes, bills and legislative activity. Its Texas creator hopes the fantasy-football-inspired game gets more people paying attention to how lawmakers govern after Election Day....
News
The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) released its 2026 State of the System Report on Friday.
safety
Reports of a man displaying a weapon in North Austin prompted a police response Friday afternoon and temporarily placed McCallum High School on Secure status, d...
safety
An Egyptian national pleaded guilty to an antisemitic Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder that killed one person and injured seven others.
