Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Digitizing Austin City Limits: In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Austin..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...slightly lowering the average rent for an apartment in Austin these days, developers say that coding and zoning changes..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Creation of an Observation Station UT-Austin has received $200 million in philanthropic gifts to increase..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature

Ahead of Pride, EMS Train LGBTQ Businesses on Active Shooter Response

Community members asked for training after Club Q shooting

"...Ahead of Austin Pride this weekend, first responders held a training Thursday..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...One Way OutSouth of Austin, Kyle is struggling to handle the Oak Grove Fire,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...The city of Austin abruptly ended its controversial partnership with the Texas Department..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Choreographer Alison Orr's New Book Dances Across the Page

Dance Works recounts 23 years of Forklift Danceworks as a force for community change

"...only mid-June and it's already too damned hot in Austin...."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...Austin voters overwhelmingly supported the Austin Police Oversight Act in..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good

Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords

"...that has the potential to revolutionize many industries, and Austin, Texas, is emerging as a hub for AI innovation...."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Council Goes for Short-Term Police Deal, Ignores Union Noise

One year, last chance

"...from the police union. Up until now, oversight in Austin has existed within the boundaries of the police contract,..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rep. Sheryl Cole, HD 46

“I try to keep the lines of communication open [and] help them ... so they’ll help me”

"...can move bills that, among other things, would allow Austin emergency medical services medics attending public universities to get..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Cops Torpedo Oversight, Maybe Also Their Nice Contract

The Austin Police Association prevails in arbitration

"...public safety unions. Negotiations began in March with the Austin EMS Association, with the firefighters and police talks following;..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Surfin' AUS: Austin may be home to the world's largest man-made surf..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature

Crow Bar’s Gone in Flames, Good Work Austin Calls In the S.I. Votes, Pizza Is Pretty Much Rampant Everywhere, Festival Season’s Coming for Us All, and This Is Fine

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words..."

Sept. 21, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crow Bar Burns; Arson Investigation Continues

Some terrible fires are less accidental than others

"...Ah, hell. Crow Bar, the much-loved neighborhood pub at..."

Sept. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...on Watts; she begged them to help her partner. Firefighters arrived and began cutting through the compacted metal. They..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Unions Bet on Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watson

Endorsements flow in, though his proposals may leave some Austinites wanting more

"...on his march to become the next mayor of Austin. The Austin EMS and Fire associations, which represent the..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Grassroots Bakers Effect Change, One Cupcake at a Time

From suffrage to City Council races, flour power abounds

"...year, and Lilia will be starting 11th grade at Austin ISD's Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy. Since February, she..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

City Base Wage Jumps to $20/Hour for Next Fiscal Year

Council approves increase for city workers

"...city services, the owner of a median-price home in Austin ($453,727) will pay an additional $169.68 in taxes and..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson and Celia Israel Lead Pack for the Next Mayor of Crisis City

Duo leads in funds, reputations, and housing plans

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve for two years until..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...city services, the owner of a median-priced home in Austin ($453,727) will pay an additional $169.68 in taxes and..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas Is Burning and There’s No End in Sight, Yet

Record heat, no rain make wildfires rage

"...of acres, causing evacuations and destroying properties around the Austin metro area. Most of those fires are 95%-100% contained..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Pushing for Real Police Oversight in Contract and on the Ballot

What exactly is a G File?

"...Somewhere deep in the Austin Police Department's computer database sit the personnel files of..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Many Questions Remain After Leander Police Shooting

APD now investigating the killing at a North Austin motel

"...police officer shot and killed a man at an Austin motel in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...issued what's called a red flag warning for the Austin and San Antonio metro areas, indicating increased wildfire risk..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Council Helps Firefighters Keep Arbitration on the Table

Blocking the exits

"...resolution by Council Member Ann Kitchen to safeguard the Austin Firefighters Assoc­ia­tion's ability to seek binding arbitration during upcoming..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Offers Pennies, Not Dollars, to Austin EMS

Medics find proposal insulting and inadequate amid enormous staffing crunch

"...Five months after the Austin EMS Assoc­iation asked for a $7 per hour increase..."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...after call as he drove over icy roads into Austin. Some were from his colleagues at the Austin Fire..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Gloves Come Off in Travis County Precinct 4 Race

Primary contest between Margaret Gómez, Susanna Ledesma-Woody heats up

"...donor: billionaire Joe Liemandt, who gave Gómez $25,000, Save Austin Now $75,000, and Donald Trump $250,000. Travis County Judge..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City Hall Focuses on Housing Costs, EMS Talks

Council to consider resolution evaluating impact of zoning on housing supply

"...attention has been paid over the past decade, as Austin has struggled to implement its Imagine Austin Com­prehensive Plan..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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