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Austin’s musicians are being priced out of the Live Music Capital they built

Austin’s musicians are being priced out of the Live Music Capital they built

As housing costs rise, working musicians are leaving Austin, even as the city profits from their live music.

by Andrea Ball January 20, 2026

As ICE activities ramp up, activists demand less APD cooperation

As ICE activities ramp up, activists demand less APD cooperation

by Sam Stark January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

Austin’s light-rail plans get environmental clearance from Trump administration

Austin’s light-rail plans get environmental clearance from Trump administration

By Nathan Bernier, KUT News January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

education

To save district from takeover, AISD will likely cede control of three Austin middle schools

To save district from takeover, AISD will likely cede control of three Austin middle schools

by Acacia Coronado January 16, 2026January 20, 2026

government

Critics have long wanted an audit of City Hall. Now Austin’s mayor does too

Critics have long wanted an audit of City Hall. Now Austin’s mayor does too

by Sam Stark January 14, 2026January 16, 2026

growth and development

As buildings soar, Austin’s bats want a new home: your apartment

As buildings soar, Austin’s bats want a new home: your apartment

by Andrea Ball January 12, 2026January 20, 2026

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A leap of faith: Welcome to Austin Current

by Melissa B. Taboada January 12, 2026January 14, 2026

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