Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Austin public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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Water & utilities
Lake Austin Drawdown Timing
Battery Storage
Austin Energy Rates
Approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Austin, Water and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A
Authorize amendment to City’s cost participation with United Properties Development
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Austin from local and regional media.
Austin police, health officials warn of potent drug tied to recent uptick of overdoses
Austin-Travis County EMS medics are noticing some overdoses are requiring two doses of Narcan to save a life.
Oct 13, 2026Here's where you can vote during early voting in Central Texas
Here's a list of early voting polling places in the KVUE viewing area. Early voting runs from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30.
Oct 12, 2026New survey puts numbers behind northwest Austin residents' concerns over Project Cosmos
More than 1,000 people responded to a community survey about the development, with many calling for changes, additional protections or a halt to the project.
Oct 12, 2026Drink spike prevention in Austin: City staff will seek feedback from bars
As the Sip Safely program prepares to enter a new phase, city staff said they'll seek feedback from bars and other stakeholders about what worked—and what didn't—during the pilot program that launched in 2024.
Oct 12, 2026Owners of JD's Supermarket in southeast Austin say light rail project could force them to close
The Austin Transit Partnership, the local government corporation behind the light rail project, disputes the claim.
Oct 9, 2026Austin police chief says feds have not turned over key evidence in ICE agent shooting probe
Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says the investigation into the shooting involving an ICE agent remains ongoing and federal authorities have not shared key evidence.
Oct 9, 2026Travis County completes updates to 32,000 DPS voter registration records
Travis County says it has processed 32,000 voter registration records from DPS ahead of the Nov. 3 election and is now working through 20,000 paper applications.
Oct 9, 2026Taylor’s 664-acre data center project approved in 5-0 city council vote
Community members have opposed the development for months, questioning whether the planned protections are enough.
Oct 9, 2026After waiting on answers from DHS, San Antonio to conduct its own studies on ICE detention center's local impact
City Council also pushed for a resolution to be voted on as early as next week that continues laying the ground for possible legal action to stop the ICE facility.
Oct 9, 2026Doris Miller Auditorium Designated City of Austin Historic Landmark by Austin City Council
Doris Miller Auditorium Designated City of Austin Historic Landmark by Austin City Council City of Austin, Texas (.gov)
Oct 9, 2026Travis County seeks public input on plans for Reimers Ranch, newly acquired RGK Ranch Park
Travis County is asking for resident input to shape new parks near Lake Travis, focusing on accessibility and recreational options.
Oct 8, 2026Austin leaders propose 'responsible' changes to city's bond spending
New numbers from the City of Austin show half-a-billion dollars in unspent bond programs.
Oct 8, 2026