Austin Sanders

Austin voters will decide on 8 city charter propositions. Here's what they do

By: Austin Sanders

Austin voters will decide on eight city charter amendments, including a proposal for recurring outside reviews of city spending and operations.

What's on the Austin ballot? Your 2026 election guide to council races, bonds and amendments

By: Austin Sanders

Your guide to the Austin City Council races, $295 million in bonds and eight proposed City Charter amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Austin American-Statesman

Austin could block new tobacco, vape retailers near schools and daycares

By: Austin E. Sanders

Austin Public Health officials recommend a 1,000-foot buffer for new tobacco retailers near schools and child care centers.

Austin proposes 1,000-foot buffer for new tobacco, vape shops near schools

By: Austin Sanders

Austin Public Health officials recommend a 1,000-foot buffer for new tobacco retailers near schools and child care centers.

Austin American-Statesman

Travis County’s first-day early voting jumps 61% from last mid-term election

By: Kiah Collier

Travis County saw 40,777 voters cast ballots on the first day of early voting, about 61% more than on the first day of the 2022 midterm.

Travis County's first-day midterm turnout hits a 20-year high

By: Michael Zhang, Austin Sanders

Travis County had 40,777 early voters on day one, its highest first-day turnout in a midterm since 2006 and 61% above 2022.

Austin American-Statesman

After 8,000 wildfires, Austin is planning for the next big one

By: Austin E. Sanders

Officials say wildfire risk has grown across Central Texas. A new plan outlines steps to prepare homes, neighborhoods and emergency responders.

Austin American-Statesman

Daniel Perry acquitted of misdemeanor charge stemming from 2020 Austin protest case

By: Austin Sanders

Perry was acquitted in a misdemeanor case tied to the 2020 Austin protest where he fatally shot Garrett Foster. Abbott pardoned Perry after his murder conviction.

Austin American-Statesman

Jury selection in Shane James trial delayed for competency hearing

By: Austin E. Sanders

Jury selection in the case over six killings in Austin and San Antonio is on hold after a judge ordered a new competency evaluation for Shane James.

Austin American-Statesman

Shane James capital murder case to move forward after competency verdict

By: Austin E. Sanders

A Travis County jury found Shane James competent to stand trial on capital murder charges, clearing the way for the case to proceed.