✅ City adopts new $6.6 billion budget

City Council Adopts $6.6 Billion Budget

Austin City Council members adopted a $6.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 year on Wednesday night that includes $643 million for the new convention center, allows for the creation of an emergency communications office, and increases property taxes by roughly $173. The budget will go into effect on Oct. 1. [KVUE]

How To Find Flock Cameras Near You

As surveillance cameras and license plate-readers like Flock become more common in U.S. cities, an organization called DeFlock has created a crowd-sourced map showing where the cameras likely are across the country. You can zoom into your neighborhood on the map. [KXAN]

Rosedale Is Getting a Ben & Jerry’s

A Ben & Jerry’s shop is planned for the Rosedale Village Shopping Center. An opening date has not yet been set. [Austin American-Statesman]

Austin Will Launch Nationwide Search After Fire Chief Retires

Joel Baker, the city’s first African American fire chief, will retire on Aug. 31. Tom Vocke will serve as interim chief starting Sept. 1 as the city starts a nationwide search for a new chief. [KUT]