The city has ramped up encampment enforcement while officials concede there aren’t enough beds for those displaced.
Austin
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Immigration
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
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Environment
Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by about 60% — in two years, as massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
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State Government
Strict schedules, long days, high pay: What Waco schools can expect from new charter operator
The Waco school district is expected to be the latest to contract with the charter operator founded by Mike Miles, the state-appointed superintendent of Houston schools.
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Economy
New study says Austin restaurant permitting can cost nearly $9,000 and requires up to 105 steps
The city’s onerous permitting processes are adding barriers for small businesses that already face rising construction costs and rents.
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State Government
Questions about self-driving cars amplify after one blocked an ambulance responding to Austin shooting
While the encounter didn’t significantly hinder response to the shooting, it has raised concerns about the vehicles as they expand to more Texas cities and before new state regulations kick in.
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Texas’ housing crisis
Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.
President Trump, who wants to stop profit-driven companies from buying residences in bulk, spotlighted the struggles of a Houston woman who was regularly outbid by firms on homes in the pandemic.
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2026 Texas Elections
Photos: 2026 Texas Primaries
Photographers across the state covered this year’s primary election.
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Criminal Justice
Austin downtown shooting: What we know about the gunman, victims and motive
Three people were killed and 13 wounded in a West Sixth Street attack. Police say the shooter fired from an SUV before getting out and continuing on foot.
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Criminal Justice
Third victim of downtown Austin shooting dies
The three people killed by the suspected gunman were identified Monday. Thirteen people were injured in the Sunday shooting that the FBI called a “potential act of terrorism.”