Proposition Q asks voters to approve a property tax rate of $0.57 per $100 in valuation — about 5 cents higher than what's allowed under the 2019 state law. The tax hike would generate roughly $110 million for the city’s general fund next year.

The 13th annual Eastside Kings Festival is set for this weekend. More than 20 bands and artists will play across five venues in historic East Austin on Saturday and Sunday.

Revisions to the city's longtime creative incentive program are expected to draw more film, TV and digital productions to Austin.

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