Austin City Pulse

NXP Semiconductors is moving its U.S. headquarters operations to Northwest Austin while listing its Oak Hill campus for sale.

• The company will...

Austin police are investigating two homicides less than a mile apart and under 24 hours.

• A mechanic, 28-year-old Jose Salgado-Amador, was shot June...

Michael “Mac” Cummins brings experience in business retention, urban renewal, and transit-oriented development to Austin's economic strategy.

• His...

Austin's Sow Community Resource Hub reopened June 15 as a low-barrier daytime refuge, offering meals, showers, and case management to unhoused...

Central Texas buyers remained active through spring despite affordability pressures, showing the market's early momentum continues.

• Pending sales...

Austin will roll out a public officeholder spending data portal within months after the City Council adopted uniform expense policies earlier this year due to overspending criticism.

Austin police need tips to identify two suspects in a $10,000 metal theft from an East Austin construction site.

• Burglary hit the 1100 block of...

Austin's boom now squeezes everyday residents as housing costs stay elevated.

• Housing pressure: Home values and rents remain high near job centers,...

Michelle Scruggs ends her 12-year teaching career at Martin Middle School as Austin ISD shutters the East Austin campus to cut $21 million from its...

Austin Police are launching a DWI Enforcement and No Refusal Initiative running nightly from June 19 through July 6 to curb impaired driving ahead of...

Austin city leaders will receive an update on downtown Spurs arena plans and key Project Marvel deadlines at a public meeting Wednesday.

Austin is tackling its housing crisis through diverse projects across the city.

• New construction: Groundbreaking for two large affordable...

Austin City Council will hold its meeting with the Mayor requesting public input during the Public Comment period and all hearings. Residents can participate on local agenda items.

Austin police responded to a fatal shooting Monday night in the 2300 block of East Riverside Drive. A 28-year-old mechanic, Jose Salgado-Amador, was...

Focused Advocacy specializes in legislative advocacy for municipalities, utilities, and regulatory challenges, setting best practices that directly support Austin's local government and development needs.

Austin's Paramount Theatre has closed for renovations that will replace seating, upgrade bathrooms and concessions, and add a new bar. The historic downtown venue is getting practical improvements to better serve patrons.

Austin is tackling affordability through new construction incentives and preservation of existing units.

• Updated density bonus rules give...

Austin ISD faces a $181 million deficit after years of delaying staff and program reductions as enrollment fell 20%, cushioned only temporarily by...

• City Council approved expense policy in January requiring training, a designated liaison, and annual public spending reports.
• Monthly budget and...

The 2026 Ethics in Business Awards honored local companies and leaders for integrity and respect.

• Winners included El Buen Samaritano (nonprofit),...