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Why Austin's mayor voted 'no' on restructuring 911, the city budget

On this episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to talk about data center regulation, his recent "no" vote on the budget and his disapp

KXAN Local · Aug 27, 2026 · government

5-year-old and father deported to Mexico after Austin ICE detainment, attorney says

The five-year-old and his father who were detained by ICE in Austin earlier this month were deported to Mexico Tuesday, according to the family's immigration attorney on Instagram.

KXAN Local · Aug 26, 2026 · local

Council Member Paige Ellis falls short of signatures needed to secure place on ballot

Austin City Council Member Paige Ellis' petition to run for a third term was rejected by the City Clerk.

KXAN Local · Aug 24, 2026 · government

Father of 5-year-old detained by ICE plans voluntary deportation, attorney says

The father of 5-year-old Liam Tadeo, the boy detained by ICE alongside his father in Austin earlier this month, is voluntarily deporting to Mexico, the family's immigration attorney told KXAN.

KXAN Local · Aug 24, 2026 · local

Five-year-old picked up by ICE in Austin, sent to Dilley detention center alongside dad

A five-year-old boy and his father were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Austin on Sunday, Aug. 16, according to a GoFundMe post from the family.

KXAN Local · Aug 21, 2026 · local

Austin 311 to stop taking overnight calls starting later this year

While the city currently operates the non-emergency line 24/7, the pilot will move call takers from the overnight hours to busier dayparts.

KXAN Local · Aug 14, 2026 · safety

Council Member explains why he voted 'no' on city of Austin budget

On Thursday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, KXAN Investigator Grace Reader sat down with Austin City Council Member Marc Duchen to discuss his decision to vote against the city budget approved We

KXAN Local · Aug 13, 2026 · government

Austin fire chief retires, city to launch nationwide search for new chief

According to a memo obtained by KXAN, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker is retiring at the end of the month, but will be "unavailable and out of the office beginning August 11." Tom Vocke will serve as act

KXAN Local · Aug 11, 2026 · safety

APD reviewing 'internal processes' after stolen truck owner hit with $700 bill

The Austin Police Department confirmed it is reviewing its "internal processes" after a Central Texas man let police hold his truck to gather evidence, and ended up with a roughly $700 bill after the

KXAN Local · Aug 5, 2026 · safety

Austin Mayor Pro Tem weighs in on city contracts with nonprofits

On Thursday's episode of Inside Austin's Agenda, Grace Reader sits down with Austin Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela to talk about the city's budget -- which is expected to be approved in the next few weeks -

KXAN Local · Jul 30, 2026 · government

Police investigating 'youth-on-youth misconduct' among Austin FC Academy players

After KXAN received a tip, a spokesperson for the Austin FC Academy confirmed the organization "became aware of allegations of youth-on-youth misconduct occurring among a group of Academy players."

KXAN Local · Jul 24, 2026 · safety

City of Austin paying nonprofits for work that's 'not fully delivered', audit finds

A new audit from the city of Austin's auditor's office found the city is often paying nonprofits for "services that were not fully delivered."

KXAN Local · Jul 20, 2026 · local

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