Can Austin council members spend on food or upgraded flights? New rules face initial vote

The Audit and Finance Committee will weigh new rules for council member spending, banning some expenses, capping rollovers at $50K and boosting transparency.
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Former MTV star is running for city council after mayoral election mixup

Former 'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham is throwing her (cowboy) hat in the ring as she officially launched her campaign for city council.

Austin leaders discuss ideas over transparency in city spending during committee meeting

The City of Austin's Audit and Finance Committee is focusing on transparency following voters' rejection of a tax rate increase. Mayor Kirk Watson and the counc

Austin council committee advances tighter spending rules

Austin's Audit and Finance Committee advanced new rules for council member spending which bar certain expenditures.

Austin City Council Member Mike Siegel on Austin seeking clarity over APD working with ICE

After Austin police notified Immigration and Customs Enforcement of an individual with an administrative warrant issued by the agency following a disturbance call on Jan. 5, Austin city leaders are looking into the department's policy to comply with ICE.
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