Austin City Pulse

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),...

Austin police are investigating the deaths of a husband and wife in Southeast Austin.

• Officers discovered the bodies during a welfare check, noting...

Rainey Street transformed from a tight-knit Mexican American neighborhood of families and $250 rents into luxury towers and bars through classic...

Two long-delayed local development projects are advancing with key approvals and upcoming milestones.

• Mayfield Ranch rezoning cleared by Round Rock...

Austin Energy is performing detailed maintenance, testing, and weatherization on equipment to maintain grid reliability through the summer heat.

Austin police arrested Ladarrius Byrd, 25, Monday on outstanding warrants including robbery by assault. The Major Crimes Unit took custody after releasing his photo and details to the public.

Austin's housing market displays conflicting trends across prices, sales, and rentals this spring.

• Home prices fell 3.2% while pending sales jumped...

Stratus Properties agreed to be acquired by a Ryman Hospitality affiliate in an all-cash deal, taking the key Austin real estate player private and potentially shifting its local development approach.

Austin's violent crime rates dropped in early 2026, with homicides falling 11% and rapes declining 18% year-over-year.

Neighborhood safety shows...

Austin City Council entered its annual summer recess after late May votes on major initiatives.

• Energy expansion: Approved hundreds of megawatts of...

Austin AI agency AIGNCI has launched an office offering AI SEO services and digital marketing tools specifically for small businesses. This adds new tech-driven options for local entrepreneurs seeking online visibility.

McDonald's plans a new $1.5 million restaurant at East Braker Lane and Wedgewood Drive in North Austin.

• The 4,229-square-foot location will compete...

Southwest Austin welcomes several new businesses this spring alongside notable local milestones.

• Snooze opens its latest breakfast spot at Arbor...

Austin is launching an initiative to identify and preserve historic properties in East Austin, with the city announcing the program on June 12. This city-led effort targets protection of neighborhood heritage amid ongoing development pressures.

Austin police have released an update on the death of a man after officers deployed a Taser during his arrest in North Austin on Saturday.

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