The Austin City Council has approved a budget totaling $6.6 billion. This decision was recently made by the council. Further details about the budget are available from local news source KLBJ-AM. Information on the breakdown and allocation of the $6.6 billion budget can be found through KLBJ-AM, which reported on the council's approval.
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