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Texas lawmakers are reviewing a data-center tax break projected to cost $3.3 billion in 2028-29 after Comptroller officials reported that only 20 of 138 qualifying facilities had received five-year audits and six audited facilities failed at least one compliance check.
Austin City Council has not called a 2026 bond election, but a decision window is approaching on whether voters could consider a package covering parks, pools, transportation and community facilities.
11:47 PM · Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Austin,, TX: 82°F (Clear) · Feels like 88°F · Humidity 77% · Wind 5 mph
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Austin City Council discussed a proposed $6.6 billion FY 2026-27 budget July 28, but tax, fee and spending decisions remain open before the July 30 hearing.
11:59 PM · Tuesday, July 28, 2026 · Austin, TX: 85°F · Feels like 89°F · Humidity 61% · Wind 6 mph
11:57 PM · Monday, July 27, 2026 · Austin, TX: 85°F · Feels like 89°F · Humidity 59% · Wind 7 mph
CapMetro is seeking public input on proposed fare increases for Austin-area riders, with comments due August 31 and a board vote expected September 28.
11:36 PM · Sunday, July 26, 2026 · Austin, TX: 87°F (Clear) · Feels like 92°F · Humidity 57%
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Austin TX – Proposed $6.6B budget includes a $0.57953 property-tax rate; typical homeowner +$14.49/month. Tax-rate hearing July 30, adoption Aug. 12-14.
Austin TX – CapMetro bus workers authorized a potential strike after disputes over training, wages and bonuses, raising reliability concerns for fixed routes.
10:57 PM · Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Austin, TX: 90°F (Mostly Cloudy) · Feels like 99°F · Humidity 59% · Wind 6 mph
Austin City Council will consider authorizing battery storage up to 200 MW, with costs estimated not to exceed $320M via Austin Energy’s PSA.
11:11 PM · Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Austin, TX: 92°F (Clear) · Feels like 99°F · Humidity 51% · Wind 0 mph
Austin riders can weigh in on CapMetro’s proposed fare increases—first on Jan. 10, 2027, then Jan. 2029—before a Sept. 28 Board vote.
Austin City Council meets July 23 to consider an Austin Water contract for Elmhurst Drive wastewater renewal and hear an appeal tied to Girls’ School of Austin.
10:57 PM · Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Austin, TX: 90°F · Feels like 93°F · Humidity 45% · Wind 3 mph
Austin and Travis County issued flood disaster declarations and a waterways ban through 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 21. What residents should do now.
