North Austin News

Projections for $1.2 billion convention center expansion proposal cause worry

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 17, 2020

Plans to expand the Austin Convention Center continue despite lackluster attendance in the years following the center’s previous expansion.

Property tax cap forces Austin City Council to explore budget cuts to meet fiscal obligations

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 14, 2020

Giving Texas voters a say on how much their property taxes can be increased each year not only empowers homeowners in cities like Austin, it also puts a much-needed cap on municipal spending and forces local governments to make budget cuts.