Austin developers have been successfully selling homes in a (nearly) net-zero-energy suburb built in 2008.
Travis County commissioners may vote soon on a controversial set of rules as a moratorium on development in the western part of the county is scheduled to end
Plans could change with environmental study over next two years
Corporate names and logos could become a fixture on Austin's Capital Metro vehicles and facilities
San Antonio officials will continue to pursue a passenger rail line that one day could connect the Alamo City to Austin.
Austin, Dallas, and Houston ranked number 1, 2, and 4 among 52 metropolitan areas in drawing the largest number of young adults (ages 25-34) from 2007-2009.
Austin is redeveloping downtown as the nation's eyes turn to Texas' growth
Austin bond referendum figures in selection of the five "Smartest Policies Enacted by American Cities in 2010"
Austin's transit agency approved spending on 40 new rapid transit buses for two new routes, potentially starting in 2013.
Austin City Council voted $100,000 to study how to pay for urban rail system, and delays bond election to 2012
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