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News Summary The recent Austin City Council elections brought significant changes as incumbents retained their seats and newcomers emerged. Vanessa…
News Summary Austin bids farewell to Council Member Alison Alter, who has dedicated eight years to improving District 10. Her…
News Summary Austin's City Council is undergoing significant changes with the election of three new council members for Districts 6,…
News Summary Mike Siegel has officially joined the Austin City Council after a close runoff election win in District 7.…
News Summary As Leslie Pool approaches the end of her City Council term, she reflects on her decade of service…
News Summary Austin City Council has made a progressive move by passing a 10-1 resolution to protect transgender residents from…
News Summary A lawsuit attempting to halt Austin's Project Connect has been dismissed, allowing property tax collection to proceed for…
News Summary The Austin Police Department has suspended three officers following serious allegations of misconduct, including driving under the influence…
News Summary Vanessa Fuentes is back on the Austin City Council for her second term, eager to tackle ambitious goals…
News Summary Austin's political landscape transforms as local representative Greg Casar becomes the youngest chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus…