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What residents are talking about in Travis County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Travis County History Day
Immigrant rights and ICE enforcement
PGA Tour mass gathering permit
Renaming East Metropolitan Park
Opioid crisis declaration / kratom
Employee children's book drive
Formula One subsidies
Parks Comprehensive Plan award
EPI-USE appeal of SAP contract award
Manor wastewater site condemnation
Manor wastewater infrastructure
Proposed Manor wastewater treatment facility
Alternative wastewater facility location
Travis County Public Defender Office
HDL Think Forward STEM programs
Public defender board bylaws opposition
Flood risks on Wilbarger Creek
Public defender board composition
Public defender board strategy and membership
Juvenile representation on public defender board
Wilbarger Creek Greenway and Manor sewage plant
Public Defender Office bylaws
Flood risks and wastewater plant impact
Constable Don Bodestero's office drug take back
Girls Empowerment Network
Kairos Estates development and wastewater capacity
Wilbarger Creek Greenway protection
Precinct 4 drug disposal kiosks
Raising Travis County out-of-school time initiative
Wilbarger Creek Greenway and Littig history
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Flooding and conservation easements along Wilbarger Creek
Manor wastewater plant and Wilbarger Creek Greenway
National Retirement Security Week and 457B plan
Manor growth and regional infrastructure
Precinct 1 drug take back increase
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Boys and Girls Club of Austin Area
Spanish translation of drug take back announcement
Lights On After School Day
El Buen Samaritano Academic Center of Excellence
Foundation Communities after-school programs
Circuit of the Americas subsidies
Travis County Precinct 5 Drug Take Back
Manor wastewater plant necessity
Travis County employee softball and book drive
Proclamations
Parks & recreation
Public safety
Raising Travis County
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Travis County from local and regional media.
13 candidates are running for Austin ISD's board. Here's what they would do if the state takes over
KUT News asked candidates why they decided to run, their priorities if they were to remain on the AISD board and their plans if a board of managers is appointed by the state. Here’s what they told us.
Oct 28, 2026Senders of mysterious trans advocacy texts and mailers in Texas must reveal themselves, judge rules
A Travis County judge says a telecommunications company and a Wyoming LLC must reveal who sent unauthorized texts and mailers advertising material from an LGBTQ advocacy organization.
Oct 28, 2026Zilker Park will partially reopen this weekend following delays from a muddy ACL Fest
Austin Parks and Recreation staff said maintenance crews have used the last few weeks to complete lawn recovery efforts and work to ensure the grass regrows.
Oct 27, 2026With Muny in play, the city golf course is in the spotlight once again
As the city tries to secure the future of the historic golf course, Muny’s history as a civil rights landmark is back in the limelight.
Oct 26, 2026Candidates for Hays County judge focus on water conservation, improving roads in appeals to voters
The candidates include former Hays County Judge Liz Gajdos, current Precinct 2 Commissioner Michelle Gutierrez Cohen and construction industry strategist Geoffrey Tahuahua.
Oct 26, 2026Water, public safety and road improvements take center stage in Hays County commissioners races
Hays County is electing new commissioners for Precincts 2 and 4. Their influence will shape the future of how Hays County manages its aquifers, budget and growth.
Oct 23, 2026Paranoia Spreads as Election Officials Prepare for Federal Intervention in Midterm Elections
“I think this is an environment where, if you’re not paranoid, you’re kind of crazy.” David Axelrod, the architect of Barack Obama’s 2008 and 2012 presidential runs, offered this assessment during a Sept. 29 si...
Oct 22, 2026The Road to Open the Polls
It’s the first week of early voting for a decisively high-stakes midterm election. Nearly 41,000 Austin-area voters cast a ballot on Monday. The Travis County Elections Division reports they’ll open a record 20...
Oct 22, 2026The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Oct. 15-21
Amazon’s Dog’s Head Plans: More information regarding the development of an Amazon robotics manufacturing plant on the East Austin land known as Dog’s Head has been revealed. According to state filings, constru...
Oct 22, 2026Austin's SAFE Alliance to bring back forensic exams for sexual assault survivors
A new partnership will allow the nonprofit to restore services after it faced funding challenges.
Oct 22, 2026Southeast Supermarket Fears the City’s Light Rail Project Could Shutter Business
For the last few years, the Riverside location of JD’s Supermarket has been more than just a place to buy groceries for Southeast Austinites. It is a place where neighbors can find fresh food and traditional La...
Oct 22, 2026What Austin voters should know about Prop I and the other local propositions on the ballot
What Austin voters should know about Prop I and the other local propositions on the ballot KUT
Oct 19, 2026