Korea House offers filling meals at no cost on the first Wednesday of each month. Everyone — no matter their circumstances — is welcome to dine in and get to know their neighbors.

Reducing the minimum number of firefighters per truck from four to three would save the city about $8.3 million in overtime pay. But the firefighters union said the reduction would put people and firefighters at risk.

A ban has been in place for decades. City officials say there are several factors to consider before allowing folks to jump in the water.

Some Austin City Council members have suggested finding a different gas utility after a string of rate increases from Texas Gas Service.

The city's made big leaps in hiring at its 911 call center, but police staffing issues continue to hamper response times.

Austin sits within "Flash Flood Alley," a region that has claimed many lives over the decades. The July 4 weekend floods were the deadliest in the area since the Highland Lakes were constructed in the 1930s.

A disaster recovery center is opening Friday at the Williamson County EMS North Campus in Georgetown. People affected by floods in both Williamson and Travis counties are now eligible for federal assistance from FEMA.

Seventy-two police officers would be reassigned to patrol shifts, reducing the reliance on overtime. Under the city manager's budget proposal, the city would save about $9 million by cutting back OT for officers.

A system of dams and reservoirs was designed to hold in floodwaters. Crews monitor the water coming into the system and figure out when to store or release it downstream to decrease flood risk.

Austin has dozens of low-water crossings that can flood during heavy rains. But money is tight and the city is only able to upgrade one every three years or so.