City Budget Preview Remains Strong, With Notes of Caution

Good times continue?

"...That's the extreme thumbnail version of the city budget forecast presentation delivered Wednesday morning by the city..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Counties, Communities, Council

Municipal politics matter!

"...build out the neighborhood to "full density," that the city work with Catellus and Capital Metro to address transit..."

Jan. 18, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

After Years in the Works, City Kills HealthSouth Redevelopment Deal

HealthSouth goes south

"...brink of death last summer, a deal between the city and developers to turn an old hospital building into..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Finally, Riverside Rezoning Case Arrives at Council

Massive southeast side project comes ashore

"...Riverside Drive and Pleasant Valley Road, finally arrives at City Council this week. The 97-acre former "Project Catalyst"– intended..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Doctor’s Orders

Sides lining up on paid sick time proposal

"...A good bet to dominate debate in today's City Council meeting (Feb. 15) is Item 49: discussion of..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Austin: City of Petitions

New Linda Curtis-fronted PAC has agendas for days

"...is circulating three referendum petitions calling not just for council action, but for Austin elections. The first would require..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Considers Expanding Capitol Complex

Life between 15th Street and MLK may change a bit in the near future

"...Last Thu., June 22, City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Texas Facilities..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Who's Zoomin' Who?

Right behind the Hanger comes LegalZoom

"...The day after City Council's Jan. 28 unanimous vote to approve an incentives..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council Forum Covers “R.E.A.L. Solutions” to Gentrification and Displacement, Affordable Housing, and Public Safety

Candidates commit to addressing racial justice and equity

"...On Monday, Oct. 12, a handful of City Council candidates convened for a virtual forum on institutional..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Lilli Hime

City Takes Mobility Plan to Reddit

“Ask Me Anything” covers funding barriers, safety improvements, cyclist support, more

"...session about the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, adopted by City Council in April. The ASMP's main goal is for..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Savana Dunning

Council Approves New Austin Energy Rates; Advocates Disappointed

Average customer will see bill increase of $9 in March 2023

"...At Council’s last meeting of the year yesterday (Dec. 8) –..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Council Budget Is Finally Here

Includes a landmark living wage increase

"...On Thursday, Sept. 10, Council (finally) passed a budget for FY 2016...."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

City Unveils Possible Plans for Old Home Depot Site

City to St. Johns: We can do it. You can help.

"...testing site, but for more than a decade, the city-owned property at St. Johns and I-35 that once housed..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...Dueling Members A couple of City Council members have weighed in on the TX-25 Democratic..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Zimmerman Sues City

District 6 Council member challenges campaign finance law

"...Late Monday, District 6 Council Member Don Zimmerman filed a motion in U.S. District..."

July 28, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Proposition One (City of Austin): $720 Million Mobility Bond

Mobility Bond stumbles after initial, unanimous vote

"...Proposition 1 (City of Austin): $720 Million Mobility Bond..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

AISD and City: Let’s Work Together!

Looking for mutually beneficial uses for publicly owned land

"...Austin City Council is set to approve a resolution at today's..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Naked City

"...humanity." – Presidential candidate Barack Obama at the National Council of La Raza's annual conference in Miami Beach, quoting..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature

Council: Race to the Finish

A light list of Items as two PUD discussions loom

"...December brings a City Council bonus: There's a regular meeting today, Dec. 1,..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

City to Examine APD's Transgender ID Policy

Department admits there's room to improve on how it identifies trans people

"...City Council approved a resolution May 5 directing the city..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

As City Starts Opening Secret Police Misconduct File, New Contract Could Seal It Back Up

Meanwhile, lawsuit reveals more ways city keeps info secret

"...Just as city and Austin Police Department officials move to slowly open..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Know Your Rights! The City Can Help

Workshops aimed at housing, employment discrimination

"...When City Council reallocated millions from Austin's police budget last summer,..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Former Austin Council Candidate Vexes Another Election

Dallas bond held up by Laura Pressley

"...raised these concerns to Launius? Why, Laura Pressley, the City Council candidate who contested her 2014 defeat by Greg..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

City Votes to Designate 12th Street Building a Landmark

While a different Eastside venue keeps looking for cash

"...City Council has voted to designate 1500 E. 12th St...."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

The Saw Is Family! City Celebrates The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s 50th Anniversary

Proclamation ceremony brings together cast, council, and fans

"...filmmaking map. Fifty years later, Mayor Kirk Watson and Council Member Paige Ellis hosted a ceremony announcing The Texas..."

Oct. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Can Social Impact Investing End Homelessness?

Catching up with the dais as they bet on success

"...in 2010. The good news, however, according to the city and its partners at the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition,..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pressley Continues to Fight Council Election Loss

District 4 loser takes fight to Texas Supreme Court

"...readers, indeed most Austinites, might believe that the 2014 city election, which anointed the first Austin 10-1 districted Council,..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

City Budget Meetings

Departmental budget presentations continue

"...continue this week at the following meetings of the city's Boards and Commissions. These public discussions provide the chance..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature

Council Preview

April 21 agenda

"...Today, April 21, Council will consider a recommendation (Item 35), referred from the..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization

Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized

"...Last week, the city employees union and the local chapter of the NAACP..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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