Prop Q is on the ballot in Austin this year. For a deeper dive discussion about what Prop Q is and the arguments for and against it, we sat down with Council Member Marc Duchen and Council Member Chito Vela.  You can hear this episode on...

SummaryElection Day is on November 4th and early voting lasts from October 20th to October 31st. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! In the second video in our series explaining what Prop Q will fund (if passed), we focus on the Austin Animal Center. For a deeper...

SummaryElection Day is on November 4th and early voting lasts from October 20th to October 31st. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! In the second video in our series explaining what Prop Q will fund (if passed), we focus on mental health first response services. For a...

SummaryElection Day is on November 4th and early voting lasts from October 20th to October 31st. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! In the first video in our series explaining what Prop Q will fund (if passed), we focus on parks. For a deeper dive into the...

Summary On August 13th, Austin City Council will vote on a new budget for next year. Action Box If you have thoughts on the budget, contact your Council member and tell them what you think! Click on the badge above for a list of all the Council member's...

Summary Here in Austin, you pay property taxes to five different local government agencies. Action Box If you're curious what your property tax bill might look like next year, click the badge above to visit TravisTaxes.com. To prepare you for the city's annual budget season, we have an explainer...

Summary The City of Austin is facing a budget deficit. Action Box If you want to learn more, click the badge above to look through the city's financial forecast presentation. City staff recently released their five year financial forecast for the City of Austin. Austin Common Editor-In-Chief Amy Stansbury...

SummaryOn May 4th, Travis County voters will get to chose three members of the Travis Central Appraisal District's Board of Directors. Action BoxVote! Election Day is May 4th. On May 4th, Travis County voters will get to choose three members of The Travis Central Appraisal...

SummaryFor the first time, voters in Travis County will vote for three members of the Travis Central Appraisal District Board Of Directors. Action BoxDon't forget to vote! Election Day is May 4th. Did you know there's an election on Saturday, May 4th?! Learn all about...