The Thinkery Under Pressure to Improve Sanitation, Safety Measures

After employees protested, CEO says they’re making changes

"...staff member claimed that the organization doesn’t train on Code Adam, a program for when a child goes missing,..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

New Rules Regulating Airbnb-Type Rentals on Their Way to Council Vote

The first public hearing is done, two more coming up

"...a local contact who is required to respond to code enforcement within two hours if a complaint is lodged...."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...of the Critical Water Quality Zone and build in compliance with FAA height and site requirements, where city code..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...bites as defined by the Texas Health and Safety Code increased from 68 to 131. AAC attributes the increase..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...fully implemented. Though they emphasized the city was in compliance with 82% of the APOA, McCant said her office..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?

Water quality is worst in marginalized communities

"...Protection Agency – Austin's Colony's water was technically in compliance with federal drinking water standards when last tested in..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: Housekeeping News

Plus trying to slow the Convention Center expansion, code changes

"...change ... as was done prior to the 2014 code change," when the stakeholders included Austin Board of REALTORS,..."

June 2, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

State Police Partnering With APD Mostly Arresting People of Color

License, registration, and ZIP Code, please

"...for offenses related to driving behavior (moving violations) versus compliance violations related to paperwork, like driving without a license..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Common Law

Short-term rentals in Austin – what happens next?

"...regulations of Type 2 STRs (see City of Austin Code Section 25-2-789). But good news for you in this..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Opinion: Flawed Cemetery Rules Process Violates City Council Resolution and Betrays Public Trust

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department is trying to force new rules that could result in the desecration of hundreds of graves

"...PARD declared that these gravesite memorials were not in compliance with 1978 cemetery rules and regulations. These rules had..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by Sharon Weintraub

The Common Law

City code compliance and backyard inspections

"...because of my fence. Can I really get a code violation for high grass? And if an inspector comes..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Fly your protest flag in Austin?

"...Unfortunately, no. The Austin Land Development Code (§ 25-10-101) governs general on-premise signs, which includes oversight..."

July 1, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

No Bottle Rockets on a Too-Dry July 4 Weekend

Voluntary agreement stops sales of "rockets and missiles"

"...as stick rockets and missiles under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 352, Subchapter C, which is contingent on drought..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

No Bottle Rockets on a Drought-Stricken July Fourth Weekend

Fire marshal, retailers agree to voluntary restrictions

"...as stick rockets and missiles under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 352, Subchapter C, which is contingent on drought..."

June 27, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin's Best Density Bonus Remains in Suspense

To V(MU) or not to V

"...city, and not a third party, would ensure long-term compliance. [inset-1-right]..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Planned 20K-Seat Amphitheatre Back to Drawing Board After Enviro Board Loss

Violet Crown venue withdraws city water and sewer extension request

"...Springs Ordinance, the property could be grandfathered out of compliance with the code, though Bryan has said his team..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Can TABC Really Lift a Restaurant’s License Over COVID Rules? It’s Complicated.

The experts weigh in on the challenges for both sides

"...show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. TABC may require compliance with this law as a condition of holding a..."

Aug. 18, 2021 News Post by Jessi Cape

Is APD Making Austin Less Safe?

D.A., C.A. claim they’re being scapegoated by anti-reform cops

"...implemented arrest review in Travis County violates the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure – specifically, articles 14.06 and 15.17,..."

Aug. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin Commits to Local Mask Requirement Amid State Rollback on COVID Restrictions

City will enforce masks, public health measures under local health authority emergency rules expiring in April

"...any mask mandates or business-operating restrictions and “come into compliance” with Abbott’s order. “Otherwise,” wrote Paxton, “on behalf of..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council Calls for More Aid as Food and Water Is Still Lacking

It’s not over yet

"...press release) "information about plumbers, electricians, and other contractors; code compliance and service requests; the City's emergency permitting process;..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Travis County Allows Mystery (Samsung?) Project to Seek Tax Incentives

Say yes to the ... Silicon Silver?

"...Chapter 380 agreements (also referring to the state tax code), Travis County has only published the main terms of..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

APD Finally Agrees to Cease Low-Level Pot Busts

We just said no ...

"...non-policing are also being considered – for example, Austin Code Department, the enforcers when 311 is called on rule-breakers,..."

July 10, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Faster Than Sound: DJ Shani Unites Black Women in House Music

Also the search continues for missing musician Brenden "Chameleon King" Foster, and increased afterhours sound enforcement impacts local venues

"...10:30pm. Although no decibel level is written into city code for post-curfew hours (after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays),..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Public Notice: LDC Developments

Suit set; ZAP zinger; ashes for ASH?

"...Austin wakes to the new year, the Land Development Code rewrite process moves on in all its spastic glory:..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Readies for New Budget Realities

Members might reconsider economic incentive packages

"...380 agreements from their location in the state tax code, the deals provide tax rebates in exchange for job..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas Plan to Continue Their Antics

Proposed Flow Meter Bill could burden craft breweries

"...are kept based on that information to report to compliance. On the state level, they assume that if the..."

March 7, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

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

"...a high rate of resident turnover. The 78741 ZIP code, which includes the Riverside neighborhood, is about 55% Latino,..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Start Your Engines

Council gearing up for land use discussions?

"...particular on land use and the stalled-out land development code rewrite. (R.I.P. CodeNEXT.) Indeed, at the recent Austin FC/Major..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...attorney and supporter of Proposition J – the land-use code measure spawned by the now-dead CodeNEXT process – filed..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

City Lifts Boil Water Notice

Here's what you need to know before using your tap water

"...vehicles at a commercial car wash compliant with City Code 6-4-10 (B)..."

Oct. 28, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

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