The unemployment rate in Travis County decreased recently.
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There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Travis County's unemployment rate decreased recently.
More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the East Austin area compares.
You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Travis County.
Effort to rename a segment of Airport Boulevard after World War II veteran who died in December at 112 secures House approval.
In pose recalling Lincoln on the penny, presidential hopeful memorialized on 2 acres. But one critic says it looks like Napoleon Dynamite.
Amid backlash over zero-tolerance policy that includes caging undocumented children and reports of his salary, Juan Sanchez calls it quits.
Activist Therese Patricia Okoumou, 44,​ of New Jersey kept police at bay atop Southwest Key building before climbing down after 8 hours.
In Round 2 of a very public sibling rivalry, incumbent Sabino 'Pio' Renteria defeats younger sister, Susan Almanza to keep his seat on dais.
El Paso, Texas, congressman hoping to unseat Ted Cruz to galvanize his base days after detractors defaced mural painted in his honor.
State district judge ruled that petition on ordinance should appear on the ballot in November, overturning previous city council action.
Workers Defense Project led effort to raise $10,000 bail to bring Alberto Contreras, 19, to his family after workplace immigration raid.
Best known for its East Austin College Prep school, Southwest Key also engages in lucrative field of housing immigrant youth for the feds.
Workers Defense Project bolstering support for employer mandate In the face of mounting opposition to its October implementation.
Zydeco Development used satirical map labeling predominantly Latino community pejoratively, but gets lucrative lease despite outcry.
Limited number of free tickets to upcoming gathering at St. James Episcopal Church will be made available at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8.
Poised for May 22 runoff election, Sheryl Cole and Jose 'Chito' Vela hope to represent East Austin, Pflugerville constituents.
A dozen people who secured tickets to a rare public gathering featuring Roger Williams were turned away without adequate explanation.
Thursday press conference will offer details on how to mitigate the trend of homeowner displacement amid soaring property values.
Work Strong Austin, a coalition of various groups advocating for the working class, release video highlighting fight on behalf of workers.
Sheryl Cole emerges as strongest threat for beleaguered State Rep. Dawnna Dukes who's held District 46 seat for 12 terms.
Austin ISD's $1B bond referendum and Travis County's pair of packages collectively valued at $185 million secure overwhelming approval.
Attorney general's office received some 5,500 complaints of gouging during Hurricane Harvey, with 127 fuel stops getting violation notices.
Two-story structure at 7723 Springdale Rd. in Austin encompasses 53,000 square feet housing autopsy, morgue, and laboratory spaces.
Adler joins 134 mayors and cities promoting the benefits for residents of living within half a mile — a 10-minute walk — from green space.
Gathering is intended to offer public review and selection of master plan design concepts, city officials said.
Officials will vote on an ordinance this Thursday setting the stage for acquisition of the property toward preserving it.
The current governor has ordered for flags to be lowered to half staff in honoring a former head of state who tried fixing public education.
Newest water plant in far northwest side was named in honor of first African American councilman since Reconstruction, Berl Handcox.
Proposal by Councilman Greg Casar aims to support properties that participate in the low-income housing tax credit program.
Sheriff's spokesperson challenges agency's assertion it released a detainee it had wanted held, explaining actual judiciary process.
Adler invites input, suggestions toward preventing further exodus of residents priced out of their homes amid brisk commercial development.
Adler will detail efforts at reforming economic incentives and workforce programs in the nation's most economically segregated city.
City officials had hinted they would sue over law forcing local law enforcement officials to act as de facto immigration enforcement agents.
Brownfields: Land that may contain environmental contamination due to past industrial use that could contain lead-based paint, asbestos.
More than 200 people vow to 'stand with Texas immigrant families' as they arrive from Arizona, Florida, Georgia, New York and elsewhere.
Others have failed to appear before voters at such forums, perhaps to avoid embarrassment of being shouted at by angry constituents.
Officials cited popular demand for lengthening the time in which to buy pyrotechnics, but fire marshal reminds public to exercise caution.
Bill that now goes to House for final approval would not allow Austin to exert oversight on STRs that have generated much resident complaint