Jeff Shapiro strolls his lakeside property along scenic Lake Austin, pointing out the ways he has fireproofed his limestone home. Within the 5-foot "home ignition zone," there's nothing that can burn ...

Austin voters on Tuesday resoundingly rejected Proposition Q, which would have increased the city property tax rate by more than 20% – the largest hike in two decades. Unofficial results show that 63% ...

AUSTIN, Texas -- As Texas Republicans try to muscle a rare mid-decade redistricting bill through the Legislature to help Republicans gain seats in Congress -- at President Donald Trump's request -- ...