Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Austin public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
21 topics
Lake Austin management and hydrilla
Elm Ridge Apartments Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
Six-year bond cycle
Municipal governance and decentralization
1120 S Capital of Texas Hwy Rezoning
Library facilities and bond funding
Extreme heat and park bond priorities
City View Rezoning
Construction Training Program
No Wrong Door initiative
Development & housing
Water & utilities
Budget
Zoning & land use
Housing
Taxes & budget
Transportation
Public safety
Environment
911 Call Center Structure
Social Services Strategy
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Austin from local and regional media.
Owners 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, 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, 2026Taylor city council approves data center campus despite community concern
If approved, the campus could sprawl across 664 acres but feature about $28 million in local investments.
Oct 8, 2026Austin police expect to wrap ICE shooting investigation up in a 'couple of weeks'
The day an ICE officer shot and injured a 28-year-old man during a "targeted vehicle stop" in north Austin, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the city would conduct an independent investigation into what happened.
Oct 8, 2026Is Zilker Park still the right home for ACL Fest after 25 years?
Is Zilker Park still the right home for ACL Fest after 25 years? Austin American-Statesman
Oct 8, 2026Cedar Creek residents oppose EdgeConneX park donation, fear increased traffic
A new park proposal for Bastrop County from the data center company does not sit well with residents in the Thousand Oaks community.
Oct 7, 2026More funding coming to Austin's trauma recovery center
The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center will have enough money to stay open after funding uncertainty following the completion of the pilot money that ran out on Sept. 30.
Oct 7, 2026