City officials said having more short-term rental properties following local rules will allow staff to focus on addressing nuisance concerns, including noise.

The city said its current seal does not promote Austin's values and mission. The new logo will start rolling out next month.

The study from Texas State University done in partnership with the Austin Police Department found neither direct evidence nor indirect warning signs of a serial murderer.

The Austin Police Department has not confirmed if the victims were employees of the bar or if fentanyl was involved. Toxicology testing will determine what caused the overdoses.

The lawsuit alleges the current ballot language is misleading to voters.

The past three summers have been rough. That’s probably one reason this year may have felt like a welcome respite. It was still unusually hot; it just wasn't apocalyptically so.

When the state held a convention in 1861 to vote on seceding from the Union, delegates were not all on board.

Some City Council members said they would support the sale of beer and wine at the cafe, especially if it encourages more local businesses to bid on a contract to run it.

It's hard to try new things. It's also hard to brush off your high school band instrument after its spent 10 years collecting dust. But it's never too late to get out there.

While Austin is easing drought restrictions, limits on how and when people can water outdoors remain.