Austin braces for AI-driven data center boom that could strain grid, raise rates

A city report recommends regulations for AI-fueled data centers to curb strain on Austin’s power grid, water supply and ...

Austin 311 received almost 600 fireworks complaints over New Year’s

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Almost 600 fireworks complaints were made to Austin 311 over the New Year’s holiday. Between Dec. 30, 2025, ...

Austin businesses urge the city to create bike lanes on 6th Street

More than 50 local businesses sent a letter to city council members urging them to include bike lanes in their Sixth Street ...

Austin-based nonprofit that provides kids with a mentor in need of more volunteers

Seedling tries to help hundreds of kids in four different school districts who need a guiding force, but they are short by ...
The Business Journals

Local Foods opening second restaurant in Austin

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Local Foods is expanding with a ...
Austin American-Statesman

Austin auditor: Former utility employee routed nearly $1M to fictitious vendors

A former Austin Energy employee routed roughly $980,000 in city money to fictitious vendors during a six-year period ending in 2023, according to an investigative report released Tuesday by the Austin ...
Post-Bulletin

Austin City Council agrees to tax levy increase of 7.5%

AUSTIN, Minn. — By a slim 4-3 vote Monday night, the Austin City Council voted to approve a 7.5% tax levy increase ($10,535,000) for 2026, an increase of $737,000 in taxes over last year. However, the ...
WFAA8

Look familiar? Austin's new $1M logo has Dallas residents doing a double-take

DALLAS — The City of Austin's new logo is turning heads, especially for Dallas residents. On Thursday, the City announced its "first-ever brand," including a brand new logo, and North Texans took note ...