City Council adopted Austin's $6.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Aug. 12 alongside a property tax increase and other adjustments to city rates and fees. During and after their deliberations, officials weighed in on their support or opposition to the final spending plan that passed 9-2.

The details: Most council members who voted for the FY 2026-27 budget highlighted the month-long review process that led up to their final decision, and the millions of dollars in funding that were maintained for the city's extensive social service programs.

On the other hand, Mayor Kirk Watson and council member Marc Duchen criticized the decision to advance a budget without deeper cuts and more focus on the expenses being passed on to residents. Both voted against adopting the final FY 2026-27 budget and tax rate.

Residents will be able to view the completed spending plan in October, when Austin's next fiscal year begins.

Neko Yubu, a Dallas-born Korean spot, opened in West Campus in early August, according to an Instagram post. Neko Yubu launched its soft opening earlier this month, with a grand opening planned for Aug. 8. 

The restaurant is led by owners Dean Kim and Connor Park. 

On the menu: Neko Yubu serves up a selection of Korean and Japanese inspired yubu, which are fried tofu skin stuffed with rice and different add-ins. Yubu can be made with fresh salmon, beef bulgogi, egg mayo, tuna mayo and butter crab. Sides include miso soup, yubu soup and tteokbokki. 

The celebration: Neko Yubu will hold a grand opening celebration on Aug. 8 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with a live DJ set from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Check out some of the most-read stories about the Austin area from Aug. 10-13. 

1. Franklin Barbecue to temporarily close in East Austin

2. Cedar Park officials approve $5.6M for transportation, community projects

3. New running shoe store to open in San Marcos outlets

4. Claw machine arcade coming soon to New Braunfels

5. Discount Tire opens second location in Georgetown

6. H-E-B plans store upgrades in Pflugerville