Austin Extends Living Wage

$13.03 floor now applies to more workers on city-funded projects

"...Two loopholes in the city’s living wage policy were closed during yesterday’s City Council..."

March 25, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Climate, Cuts, and Cuckoos

Austin attends the Paris climate conference

"...leaders back from the Paris climate conference reaffirm their city's commitment to combat climate change; a former WilCo DA..."

Dec. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Pushing for Expansion

Casar, Houston not warming up to expansion proposal

"...Between them were SXSW Eco, the Gas Machinery Research Council conference, the Texas Association of School Administrators/Texas Association of..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: On the Other Hand ...

Judges, sheriffs, and council members try to overturn old decisions

"...County's sheriff reconsiders running for a fourth term; a council member tries to get a Downtown courthouse project moved..."

Sept. 14, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

New Homestead Exemption Proposal

Mayor Adler and CM Casar suggest another version

"...In a plan first posted Wednesday on the City Council’s message board, Mayor Steve Adler floated a revised..."

June 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Balancing Budget Numbers and Needs

Council wants a property tax cut, but service needs are real

"...Jonathan Allen, the Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., city manager who was invited to Austin in March to..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Michael King

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...the dysfunction was shocking to some, many of the city's own IT workers were definitely unsurprised. They had been..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Do You Get to 100%?

Council seeks consensus on a transportation bond

"...discussion, and by Tuesday, there were four. Entering today's City Council meeting, June 23, the mayor and most council..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...District 2 Council Member Delia Garza served on the charter revision committee..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?

It's on Council's to-do list, as city awaits lawsuit ruling

"...With City Council making a raft of policy changes meant to..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Storms Along the Waterfront

How much should the city invest in the Statesman PUD? Zero, or $400 million?

"...the Statesman PUD, for planned unit development) should the city agree. Back in April, Planning Commission and Council did..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...you. At large scale, it's an asphalt anachronism: an inner-city expressway surrounded by intense, sprawling, but aging development, a..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Simultaneous Votegasm

Early voting sets midterm records here and throughout Texas

"...local and statewide patterns are clear: slightly lower than 2016, but way beyond any previous midterm. We’ll have another..."

Oct. 30, 2018 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

“Center for Austin’s Future” in Search of Candidates

New nonprofit plans to groom City Council members

"...a yen for public service? See yourself on the City Coun­cil dais, voting to extend another meeting past 10pm?..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Sheri Gallo's Darned Emails

District 10 council member faces scrutiny for use of city email

"...District 10 City Council Member Sheri Gallo is facing flak for the..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Post by Annamarya Scaccia

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

Texas Supremes Deny Uber

Ballot language to remain the same

"...Samantha Phelps, which requested an emergency stay to require City Council to rewrite the ballot language for the May..."

March 14, 2016 News Post by Mac McCann

Ann Kitchen Not Going Anywhere for Now

City Clerk invalidates petition to recall District 5 council member

"...action committee Austin4All's angry passion to recall District 5 City Council Member Ann Kitchen has been matched only by..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

The End of STR 2s?

Council approves phasing out Type 2 short-term rentals by 2022

"...During Tuesday’s work session, Council voted 9-2 to approve a set of regulations for..."

Feb. 24, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Health Inequities Dog Austin

Racial disparities are glaring

"...Today, a partnership between the City of Austin, Travis County, and Central Health unveiled Healthy..."

Aug. 19, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...would force Cheer Ups to curtail its hours. The city was requiring Mohawk to modify a deck. Restricted access..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

Project Connect: Phases and Stages

Advisory group gets closer to official Council recommendation

"...team is getting closer to an official recommendation to City Council. On March 21, the Central Corridor Advisory Group..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Then There's This: Tuning In to Austin

Before revising land code, city performs field work with 'Code Next'

"...City planning staff and a team of consultants spent this..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Jimmy Flannigan Kicks Off Reelection Campaign

Northside council member promises "uncommon approach" to policing, mobility

"...are fast approaching this November. On Sunday, District 6 City Council Member Jimmy Flannigan took to the virtual realm..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

“Dear Mayor Adler …”

Angry Uber and Lyft fans vent profane outrage on City Hall

"...“Please shut up and go away.” That was one..."

May 14, 2016 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Paxton expects to be in court for approximately forever

"...the legal equivalent of falling down a rising escalator; Council gets conceptual; movie theaters take note from the TSA;..."

Aug. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Bullhooks and Bikes

Plus knives, fires, and schools

"...people during a metal show at Trailer Space Records; Council bans the use of bullhooks on elephants, a common..."

Aug. 10, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Urban Renewal, Sustainable Development, and ... Fluoride?

Preview Pt. One of a crowded Council agenda

"...City Council is closing out the year with a bang,..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

The Mayor's Plan to Fix Everything

Adler to announce Downtown revitalization plan

"...Adler will host a press conference Monday (10am, at City Hall) to announce a strategy for revitalizing the city’s..."

July 16, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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