Voter-Mandated Police Oversight Board Meets for First Time
Two years after the election, the board begins its work
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News, May 29, 2025
Round One of I-35 “Caps” Fight Ends in a Draw
City to fund columns that could support highway parks
News, May 29, 2025
Audit of APD License Plate Reader Program Reveals Privacy Concerns
City Council could renew program next month
News, May 22, 2025
City Eyes $400 Million “Caps” to Build Parks Over the New I-35
Some Council members think they’ve found funding for it
News, May 15, 2025
Two Years After Voters Approved Austin Police Oversight Act, the Measure Remains Unfulfilled
Report details progress and shortfalls of implementation
News, May 8, 2025
Pivotal Vote on Future of I-35 Approaches
Council must decide in May to cap or not to cap
News, May 1, 2025
City Council Contemplates $100 Million Homeless Spending Plan
About half would be to maintain current levels of service
News, May 1, 2025
APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass
Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on
News, April 25, 2025
Suburban Voters Head to the Polls
Nearby city councils, school board seats, and bonds on the ballot
News, April 24, 2025
Trial Date Set in Lawsuit Brought Against City Over Fatal Police Shooting
One plaintiff has settled, the other expects to go to trial
News, April 21, 2025
The City Budget Deficit Is Finally Here
Rising costs, declining revenues to blame
News, April 17, 2025
City May Face Trial Over APD “Culture of Impunity” in Misconduct Investigations
Federal judge sides with plaintiffs in key pre-trial rulings
News, April 10, 2025
Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive
New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies
News, April 3, 2025
Travis County’s Public Defenders Win More Pay for Early-Career Attorneys
But without more funding, other pay disparities will persist
News, March 27, 2025
City Could Raise Taxes, Cut Costs Amid Funding Fears
Departments asked to identify 5% of budget for potential cut
News, March 20, 2025
Building Housing in a Hurry
Mayor Kirk Watson touts Austin housing success at SXSW panel
News, March 13, 2025
The Transformation of Dirty Sixth Has Begun
Cars at night and customers during the day
News, March 13, 2025
As Trump Consolidates Power, SXSW Focuses on Fate of Democracy
Kings, courts, and creative dissent
News, March 6, 2025
Medics at Hays County’s Private, Unionized EMS Service Fear for Agency’s Future
One government client has moved on, another appears ready to
News, Feb. 28, 2025
Texas GOP Gets Creative in Crusade Against Sex Education
Next target involves the criminal justice system
News, Feb. 13, 2025
With Nonprofit Funding Crisis Averted, Austin Domestic Violence Org Remains on Edge
Freeze threatened services for child abuse, assault victims
News, Feb. 6, 2025
New Rules Regulating Airbnb-Type Rentals on Their Way to Council Vote
The first public hearing is done, two more coming up
News, Feb. 6, 2025
City Council Gets Its Head in the Game
With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up
News, Jan. 30, 2025
City Council to Begin the Year With Adoption of 10-Year Homelessness Plan
The plan calls for $350 million for housing and services
News, Jan. 23, 2025
Living on the Streets Can Cut Your Life Short by 20 Years, New Report Finds
Community leaders say more housing and services will help
News, Jan. 16, 2025
ACLU of Texas Seeks New Artist-in-Residence
The program comes with $30K to produce advocacy art
News, Jan. 15, 2025
Texas Lege Preview: Statewide Change to Housing Rules?
Thanks to HOME, most of that change is already here in Austin
News, Jan. 9, 2025
Texas Lege Preview: GOP Attacks on Local Control Are Limited, So Far
But local leaders fear Lege attempts to kill Project Connect
News, Jan. 9, 2025
Six Months of HOME Permits Show Neighborhoods Aren’t Changing Much
Developers are planning smaller homes on smaller lots
News, Jan. 2, 2025
City Council Has More Time to Decide on Funding for I-35 “Caps”
TxDOT moves deadline to decide on the $900 million cost
