The cornerstone of David Evans’ life is gratitude. When the keys to his studio at Seabrook Square II, a permanent supportive housing facility that opened last month, landed in his palm, that’s all he ...

In the summer of 2024, the Taylor City Council quietly inked a deal to approve a new data center. That decision put Taylor on a growing list of Texas communities hosting data centers. Currently, there ...

Outside the downtown Austin Marriott, a mix of working Austinites, local climate and social justice organizations, and grandmas gathered early today to protest the Lone Star State’s looming data ...

Later this month, the final report on the future of Austin’s 911 system will go to the City Council, which commissioned it. But the council already has taken a step toward one option, voting to devote ...

Texas AG launches investigation into a disputed land deed tied to a proposed Taylor data center as residents raise concerns ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As data centers capture headlines across Texas, one Austin-area county quietly slipped under the radar to become a major hub for the developments. Gary ...

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson makes the case for new headquarters for city emergency services workers, backed by the city’s emergency-services brass. Image credit: KXAN. Watson proposed buying the office ...

Update: The Austin City Council approved both density bonus measures on Sept. 10. It approved new rules to require housing developments within a half-mile of the first phase of Austin’s Project ...

Lawsuit challenges Austin’s Dog’s Head development deal, alleging unconstitutional use of public funds and limits on City Council authority.

Update: The Austin City Council unanimously approved an amended resolution on Aug. 27 to advance new data center regulations. The resolution calls for a two-phase approach that first could allow the ...

Texas’ open-government laws face growing challenges. A transparency group is pushing lawmakers for stronger protections ahead ...