The Year Began With a New City Council and a New City Manager

After tussling with Council, Spencer Cronk got canned

"...Was it Spencer Cronk's police contract gambit or the city's fumbled response to Winter Storm Mara that finally did..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council: 1,020 Minutes Later …

Epic meeting sends Council into summer recess

"...It's only fitting that the last City Council meeting before the summer break would clock in..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council Preview: Juggling Act to Include Budget, Transportation Bond

Council agenda occupied by a handful of pressing subjects

"...It's been a full week at City Council, with the regular work session Tuesday, a budget..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: Spring Break Is Here

Council will return for a work session March 22

"...double distraction of transportation network companies and short-term rentals, Council met on March 3 to ponder the future –..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Council: Here's Your Budget!

Council holds line on tax rate, juggles many line items

"...well as a good deal of hemming and hawing, City Council accomplished its most important annual task of adopting..."

Sept. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Blues on the Green Back On, Thanks to City Council and H-E-B

New resolution outlines city co-sponsorship of free event

"...head back to Zilker Park this summer, organizers Austin City Limits Radio announced Friday. The beloved free concert series,..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Top 10 City Council Stories

The big stories of Council's last seven-member year

"...run-offs, swirling around ongoing business, the last seven-member, at-large City Council held its final meeting and said Farewell-to-All-That, while..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: As the Year Turns

Council kicks off 2018 with long agenda

"...City Council formally inaugurates the new year next week, with..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: A Deadly Shooting, Rick Perry, and City Council

Police kill an armed man, Perry's ready to run, and more

"...has some interesting members of his RickPAC; the new Council gets going; and more...."

Feb. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

City Council Could Finally Compel City to Implement Police Oversight Law

Resolution would tell city to stop dragging feet

"...Four months after Austin voters approved the Austin Police..."

Sept. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

What’s on the Agenda for Tomorrow's City Council Meeting

A new shelter strategy, Cap Metro’s Red Line expansion, and more

"...City Council meets tomorrow, Nov. 14, to wrestle with a..."

Nov. 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Playback: “Hastily Prepared” Ordinances Head to City Council

Revised drafts of Agent of Change and OMV permitting head to Council, but again, live music interests raise alarms

"...Music advocates are imploring city staff to pump the brakes on venue-related legislation. On..."

June 9, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Catching Up with City Council

Council enters holiday break bearing a handful of presents

"...City Council won’t gather together again officially until the New..."

Dec. 17, 2013 News Post by Michael King

City Council Approves $5.5 Billion Budget

Where’s the money going?

"...first budget meeting during his second stint as mayor, City Council adopted a $5.5 billion spending plan for fiscal..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

New Controversy in District 10 City Council Race

Race for Council continues with high heat

"...There's no shortage of controversy in the race for City Council District 10. This week, incumbent Sheri Gallo is..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

City Council Supports High School Program to Aid "Bleeding Emergencies"

The dais endorses life-saving program Stop the Bleed

"...The Austin City Council endorsed bringing the life-saving program Stop the Bleed..."

Feb. 13, 2019 News Post by Alex Puente

City Council: Park It Here

Land use, parking, and Ron Oliveira: what else is there?

"...You might want to begin prepping for this week’s City Council meeting with featured musician Susan Arbuckle’s “Everything She..."

March 18, 2013 News Post by Michael King

City Council: NI deal approved

Incentives package, Hotel ZaZa, and looking into ridesharing . . .

"...Thursday evening, City Council closed the deal with National Instruments Corp. to..."

March 8, 2013 News Post by Michael King

City Council Sworn In

Mayor and three re-elected council members take office

"...celebratory Monday evening special called meeting of the Austin City Council, Mayor Lee Leffingwell and two council members –..."

June 25, 2012 News Post by Michael King

CodeNEXT Petition Authors Sue City Council

Anti-rewrite group seeks judicial guidance on public vote

"...City Council has been sued. Just before 2pm on Friday..."

June 1, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

City Council Rejects CodeNEXT Petition Effort

Rewrite won't go onto November ballot, for now

"...City Council voted this afternoon to reject a petition that..."

May 24, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

City Council Notebook

It's a Valentine's Day Massacre at City Council.

"...i.e., the Meeker-mentum murderer. Item 3: Setting May 10's City Council and charter elections. Hmm, maybe the Democrats will..."

Feb. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Council Recognizes Inclusive Queer Wellness Center

OutWellness clinic honored for their affirming LGBTQ care

"...On Thursday morning, the Austin City Council will honor physical therapist and founder of the..."

April 24, 2025 Qmmunity Post by Lucciana Choueiry

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...Association, Home Builders Association of Greater Austin, Real Estate Council of Austin, HDR Inc. PAC, Bruce Todd, Lee Leffingwell,..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City Council Notebook

What's happening this week at City Council.

"...Agenda highlights for the Thursday, July 26 City Council meeting. Items 2-4: Austin Energy rebates to AMD,..."

July 24, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin City Council Proclaims Oct. 26 Intersex Awareness Day

Activist Alicia Roth Weigel discusses intersex rights, says I eXYst

"...for the first time in Austin’s history – the City Council issued a proclamation that henceforth, Austin will recognize..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alicia Roth Weigel

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...When the brand-new 10-1 Austin City Council took office in 2015 with a grand vision..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget

Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million

"...out of the headlines for a week or two, City Council remains knee-deep in deliberations over the fiscal year..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Look at the City Council Races for Districts 2, 4, & 7

As Garza moves on, Pool and Casar seek to stay put

"...The Nov. 3 election includes five City Council races. We previewed Districts 6 & 10 last..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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