Austin’s Esperanza Community opens 100 new shelter cabins, expanding a program that has helped hundreds transition from homelessness to permanent housing.
Travis County approves a $2.3 billion budget, boosting funding for affordable housing, mental health, disaster preparedness and rail studies.
Austin City Council candidates faced off on development, climate, parks and equity, with greenspace emerging as a key issue.
Austin data center tensions rise as Save Our Springs Alliance sues the city to access records of a Tesla data center’s potential water needs.
Austin’s Trash Makeover Challenge turns discarded materials into “Cosmic Couture,” showcasing creativity, sustainability and circular fashion.
Published by KUT News September 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM CDT Updated September 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM CDT A
Austin Independent School District faces state takeover threats despite earning its best rating in four years.
A record crowd gathered for Austin’s Story Session, where Tayari Jones and ZZ Packer explored motherhood, writing and the Black South.
Austin’s HOME reforms promised affordability, but limited development, displacement concerns and missing reports raise questions.
As data center executives gathered downtown, Austin protesters warned that the industry’s growth could come at the expense of Texans’ wallets, water and energy.
Austin’s Esperanza Community opens 100 new shelter cabins, expanding a program that has helped hundreds transition from homelessness to permanent housing.
Travis County approves a $2.3 billion budget, boosting funding for affordable housing, mental health, disaster preparedness and rail studies.
Austin City Council candidates faced off on development, climate, parks and equity, with greenspace emerging as a key issue.
Austin data center tensions rise as Save Our Springs Alliance sues the city to access records of a Tesla data center’s potential water needs.
Austin’s Trash Makeover Challenge turns discarded materials into “Cosmic Couture,” showcasing creativity, sustainability and circular fashion.
Published by KUT News September 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM CDT Updated September 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM CDT A
Austin Independent School District faces state takeover threats despite earning its best rating in four years.
A record crowd gathered for Austin’s Story Session, where Tayari Jones and ZZ Packer explored motherhood, writing and the Black South.
Austin’s HOME reforms promised affordability, but limited development, displacement concerns and missing reports raise questions.
As data center executives gathered downtown, Austin protesters warned that the industry’s growth could come at the expense of Texans’ wallets, water and energy.
