News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...News Roundup: Rangers arrest Austin's car arsonist in Iowa; Council approves a temporary ban on fire and smoking; UT's..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

District 9 Post-Mortem

Kathie Tovo and Chris Riley speak post-election

"...As reported Friday, current Council Member Chris Riley announced that he’s withdrawing from the..."

Nov. 11, 2014 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Big Numbers Arrive

City budget staff briefs Council for FY2014-15

"...City budget season resumed in earnest last Thursday, as City..."

Aug. 4, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Five Years of No-Kill in Austin

What has the city learned about animal welfare, and how far does it have to go?

"...When Austin became a no-kill city in 2011, it immediately earned distinction as the largest..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

News Roundup: Immigration, Coyotes, and Convictions

Cruz continues to cavil, Council protects coyotes, and more

"...for an officer who fired at an oncoming car; Council finally resolves its "coyote conflict management strategy"; and more...."

Nov. 24, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Follow the Money

City attempts to keep up with growing need for services

"...As Council prepared for the FY 2016 budget discussion, a number..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

AIRC, S-Comm, and the Fight for Immigrants' Rights

Immigrants' rights activists call on Commissioners to defund Sheriff

"...Today at 3:20pm, the Travis County Sheriff’s Office will..."

Aug. 13, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Loose Cannons and Contraception

Planned Parenthood debate rages on; gun violence takes more lives

"...to dismiss the manslaughter case against him is heard; Council Member Delia Garza discloses her personal history with Planned..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

A Great Big Bundle of Rail and Roads

Council moves transportation bonds toward a November vote

"...At its meeting today (Thursday, Aug. 7), City Council is expected to discuss, and likely vote to..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Point Austin: Budget Finish Line

Council ponders final adjustments to General Fund

"...reporters, and he reiterated that perspective in Tuesday afternoon's Council budget work session. Leffingwell is taking the position that..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Too Much Heartburn Over AE 'Governance'

Council appoints itself to a committee to study utility oversight

"...critical decision-making about Austin Energy governance issues, but the City Council took the bold step last week to ......"

May 31, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

The Daily Hustle: 12/1/10

Sunny outlook for economic incentives?

"...There’s a City Council meeting tomorrow, but it’s not one of the..."

Dec. 1, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...Starr's county seat and biggest town is Rio Grande City, population about 14,000. A bridge behind the local H-E-B..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Point Austin: Three Cheers for Spelman

Council member makes his final pitch for sane police spending

"...The dust hasn't settled yet on the City Council's FY 2015 budget deliberations, and it's too early..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...the high-end hotel: the 46th annual American Legislative Exchange Council conference...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Schools, Fair(?) Housing, and Plastic

TEA releases rankings, Linda Curtis returns, and more

"...Roundup, the TEA ranks schools, Linda Curtis returns, the city releases its draft report on "Impediments to Fair Housing,"..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Adler Kicks Off

Steve Adler tells supporters “together we will win this campaign!”

"...a speech that recalled his “New Way Forward” of 2014 while asking Austinites to “keep doing the job we..."

Jan. 15, 2018 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: No Fun

Lege goes anti-LGBT; Council debates noms; fests could get curfews

"...News Roundup, the Lege tries to keep Texas anti-gay; Council gets bogged down in board and commission nominations; Travis..."

May 11, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...Conflict has been the overwhelming theme of District 6 Council Member Don Zim­merman's term. The software engineer and anti-taxation..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

What Now for SXSW?

A year after tragedy, the city and the Festival look to a sustainable future

"...Southwest would continue, but with a cloud over the city. Swenson, particularly pensive during the next morning's press conference,..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...throws out activist Antonio Buehler's civil suit against the city and APD; Mayor Steve Adler abandons his plan to..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

ICE Still in Austin

Travis County Commissioners Court asks sheriff to stop honoring ICE detainer requests

"...The clause is the brainchild of City Council Member Greg Casar. "We're their largest customer, and..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Budget Stretch Run

City money season at full speed – and the dollars are chasing the needs

"...Aug. 1: Proposed budget presented to Council by city staff..."

Aug. 2, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...your first taste of life in the little big city...."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Working the Budget

Council and staff review the preliminary numbers, with crossed fingers all around

"...The initial City Council budget work sessions ended with a flourish on..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

APD to Collect More Data

APD will change policy to require numbers for all stop-and-searches

"...com­mis­sion's review of the Office of the Police Monitor's 2014 report, which was published last month. The revelation came..."

April 8, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Fish or Gay Bait

Response to D6 candidate Matt Stillwell's least-common-Dem politics

"...Council candidate Matt Stillwell's recent direct mail flyer asserting details..."

Nov. 3, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Happy Times ... in Moderation

City budget preview projects strong economy, careful spending

"...or less contradictory message transmitted last Thursday by the city of Austin's budget staff, kicking off the Fiscal Year..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Energy Wins Round One

Austin Energy fends off rate case with only minor loss

"...increase in their electric rates for 18 years (until City Council action last summer) would be on graphic display..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...opened its doors in 2004 – learned that the city of Austin would cancel all contracts with the nonprofit..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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