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12 articlesRecent coverage of Travis County from local and regional media.
Austin is on its way to becoming a 'super-aged society,' demographer says
Lila Valencia discusses what the data shows about the local senior population and its future growth.
Oct 29, 2026Republicans in Texas Panhandle seek major change to ballot counting process statewide
The Potter County GOP wants a federal judge to require election administrators all over Texas to hand count every paper ballot cast before finalizing the results.
Oct 29, 2026Despite widespread concern, pregnant migrant youth are still being sent to South Texas
The Trump administration continues to send pregnant migrant youth to shelters in Texas over objections from its own child welfare officials. Several have had to leave the state for medical care.
Oct 29, 2026Hinojosa Temporarily Blocked From Access to Abbott, Musk Emails
Back in April of last year, The Texas Newsroom submitted a Public Information Act request for Gov. Greg Abbott’s and his office’s communications with Elon Musk and his Texas-based companies. In return, they got...
Oct 29, 2026Austin Council Passes Wildfire Plan on Consent Despite Housing, Tree Concerns
Despite concerns over codes and provisions that could conflict with city housing density and tree-cover initiatives, Austin City Council passed an update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan last Thursday,...
Oct 29, 2026The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Oct. 22-28
Common Election Kiosk Issues: Bexar County election officials released a statement on Friday, Oct. 23, addressing voters’ concerns regarding voting kiosks “switching” their choices for local, state, and federal...
Oct 29, 2026Months Since New Rules Took Effect, Hemp Businesses Feel the Burn
Back in January, Mary Tello was planning for a big year. Co-owner of South Austin hemp shop Green Haus Wellness, she was considering expanding her business to a second location in town. The opposite happened: A...
Oct 29, 2026A surge in tax revenue from short-term rentals could boost arts funding in Austin
City figures show tax collections from STRs more than tripled over two years to $23.7 million, offsetting a decline in tax revenue from hotels. Without that growth, money for arts and music grants would have shrunk.
Oct 29, 202613 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, 2026