Austin City Council

A teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Austin, prompting city council members to demand answers. The incident has led to calls for accountability from local leaders.

Members of the Austin City Council are speaking out following an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old. The incident occurred last week and has prompted public discussion.

The Austin City Council debated a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) for the Dog’s Head development, a 2,600-acre land area. Hundreds of people attended the meeting at Austin City Hall to discuss the plan.

Amazon is considering Texas and North Carolina for a new manufacturing facility that could create up to 500 jobs in advanced robotics. Austin is among the potential locations in Texas, though the specific site in North Carolina remains unclear. The Austin City Council discussed the project during a work session on July 21.

Austin City Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes has been battling breast cancer after becoming a new mother. She shared her journey in an announcement.

Austin City Council is considering a resolution to require water conservation plans for major consumers such as data centers and other water-intensive developments. The agenda for their first meeting back from summer break includes this item.

Austin has spent over $100,000 cleaning graffiti on private property as part of a graffiti removal pilot program approved by Austin City Council in the fall.

Austin City Council will launch a public office-holder spending data portal in a few months. The council voted earlier this year to establish a uniform officeholder expense policy following criticism of overspending.