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Austin City Council orders review of contracting process

After decades of weak contract oversight, a comprehensive review looks to ensure the city gets what it’s paying for.

by Andrea Ball May 27, 2026

Austin City Council’s private vote on peaker units draws transparency backlash

by Sam Stark May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

How Cherokee farming traditions are transforming a South Austin school

by Acacia Coronado May 25, 2026May 26, 2026

education

Austin ISD needs to pass a budget by the end of June. It still hasn’t released a plan

By By Greta Díaz González Vázquez, KUT News May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

government

Austin council eyes smaller, park-centric proposal despite calls to delay bond election

by Sam Stark May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

growth and development

Austin takes another stab at density bonus program promoting affordable housing construction

by Sam Stark May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

COMMUNITY

Austin’s giant troll in Pease Park burns down

By Leigh Walden, KUT News May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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