Sam Stark, Author at Austin Current

Travis County homeowners could pay more for major mental health expansion

Central Health endorsed a $650 million budget and 6% tax increase to expand mental health care. Travis County commissioners must still sign off.

Austin wants more affordable housing near future light rail stations, but some fear the new requirements could discourage development.

Austin is moving forward with new fees for private aircraft that could generate additional revenue amid Austin’s airport expansion.

Travis County’s $50 million childcare investment is expanding access for families, but low teacher wages and financial challenges persist.

The city wants to explore ways to help tenants avoid evictions, as the number of filings continues to reach record highs

Austin is considering new regulations for massive AI data centers amid growing concerns over their significant water and energy demands.

More than 20 candidates are running for five Austin City Council seats this November. Here’s how much they’ve raised and spent so far.

Austin’s property tax rate has climbed 31% since 2017, reaching its highest level in a decade under the city’s new $6.6 billion budget.

Austin’s historic $6.6 billion budget will cost the average homeowner about $400 more in annual property taxes and fees next fiscal year.

Austin’s No Wrong Door initiative targets a costly cycle of homelessness and arrests by connecting people with long-term support.