Travis County Commissioners Vote to Affirm $115,000 in Security Funding for DA Garza Amid Legal Scrutiny
Travis County commissioners unanimously approved a $115,000 security fund for DA José Garza after legal scrutiny for lack of transparency in the initial vote, potentially in response to a lawsuit by Texas AG Ken Paxton.
Austin Council Member Proposes Landmark Ordinance for Upfront Fee Transparency in Rental Market
Austin Council member Ryan Alter proposes an ordinance for fee transparency in rental pricing, which is set for council consideration and aligns with wider efforts to eliminate hidden costs for renters.
Trump Tackles Rogan's Podcast Arena In Austin, A New Stage for Political Showdown As VP Harris Rallies in Houston!
Donald Trump plans to interview with Joe Rogan on his podcast; meanwhile, Kamala Harris will visit Texas to discuss abortion rights, emphasizing their media strategies ahead of elections.
Austin City Council to Decide on Police Contract and Emergency Services HQ in Critical Thursday Vote
The Austin City Council is set to vote on a new police contract and a shared public safety HQ, after the APD operated without a contract since March 2023. The deal includes a 28% pay increase over five years for officers.
Matthew Devlin Appointed District Election Officer to Oversee Western Texas in Upcoming 2024 General Election
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Devlin is appointed District Election Officer in the Western District of Texas for the 2024 election to oversee voting rights issues and election fraud.
Job Growth Soars in Texas, Surpassing National Averages as Governor Abbott Highlights Economic Success
Texas surpasses national job growth rates, adding 327,400 nonfarm jobs over a year. Governor Abbott highlights the state's robust economy and employment achievements, while also advancing small business programs.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Demand for DHS to Provide Voter Citizenship Data
Texas AG Paxton and other states demand DHS provide access to federal databases to check the citizenship status of voters, alleging the Biden-Harris administration is not complying with legal obligations.
Texas Senate Committee Considers Mask Ban at Protests Amidst Debates on Anonymity and Civility
The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs is considering a mask ban at protests, with opposing views on anonymity and safety, and Texas Lieutenant Governor is targeting D.E.I. programs in higher education.











