Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...In 2007, Austin City Council created an African American Cultural Heritage District in East..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Council Backs New Housing on City-Owned Crestview Site

Multiuse proposal includes 344 housing units, plus service and retail space

"...decade, is clearing a major hurdle today as City Council prepares to approve negotiations with developer 3423 Holdings to..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council District 4: A Council Veteran Seeks Transformation

Incumbent Greg Casar looks to continue reimagining public safety if reelected to third term

"...Earlier this year, Council Member Greg Casar was considering resigning to run for..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Activists, Council Push APD On Body Cam Video Policy

How and when footage is released at question

"...Austin police officers is released. Last week at City Council, during approval of a $48 million contract with Axon..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

2020 Council Races Already Taking Shape

Alter draws a challenger for D10 seat

"...launched her campaign to unseat Alison Alter in City Council's District 10, which includes a toehold in the central..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dueling Camping Bans on Tap at City Council

Special called meeting next week to resolve issue

"...con­sidered in two proposed ordinances at a special called Council meeting next week. The first one, drafted by Council..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Calls for Audit of APD Rape Cases

Start-to-finish review responds to growing concern from advocates, survivors

"...Days after the City Council's unanimous call for a comprehensive review of the Austin..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council Says Goodbye to 2018

After tackling one last mammoth agenda, members take a powder

"...meeting of the current incarnation of the Austin City Council adjourned just after 8pm last Thursday. Earlier in the..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Comic Makes Case for Austin City Council Candidate Danielle Skidmore

Nib writer on cis allies versus lived experience

"...Washington state rep hopeful Everett Maroon and Austin City Council District 9 candidate Danielle Skidmore. They're two of the..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Does the U.S. Pastor Council Have a Right to Discriminate?

Houston-based group files federal suit

"...bill" is now targeting Austin. The Houston-based U.S. Pastor Council filed suit in federal court on Saturday, Oct. 6,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Notes: New Names for AISD, Council

News from the campaign trails

"...particularly for the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood. Jacobson believes Council's current dais is caught up in a "false choice"..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: From Soup to Nuts ...

"...Council's week actually began Monday, with Ora Houston's press conference..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Danielle Skidmore to Challenge Kathie Tovo in D9

"...re-election campaign for the District 9 seat on City Council. Danielle Skidmore, an engineer by trade and local transgender..."

March 16, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Free-Net: Council Keeps It Local

Delayed vote finds local provider besting out-of-town option

"...backlash, and against the recommendation of city staff, City Council voted 8-2 last week to continue digital literacy provider..."

March 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

District 8 City Council Pool Filling Up

Two new candidates file campaign treasurer appointments

"...and in Austin that means five members of City Council – as well as the mayor – are up..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Meet Your City Manager Semifinalists

Winnowing down the list

"...There's no regular City Council meeting today (Thursday, Nov. 30), although council members will..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Coyotes, Garages, and Manure

Old zoning cases never die; they just reincarnate as amendments

"...City Council has been arguing over various pieces of the Champion..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council Extends Cab Contracts

Council approves cab franchise extension

"...City Council approved a plan last Thursday that will extend the..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: Austin is Which Way?

Austin's planning woes have a long history

"...City Council doesn't meet again formally until March 26 (work session..."

March 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Rehab and Reuse

Will TNCs make it back to the agenda?

"...City Council next meets Thursday, Oct. 16 (work session Oct. 14),..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council Endorses Rainbow Crosswalks

Get out your rainbow chalk!

"...Last Thursday, Sept. 25, City Council passed (on consent) a resolution to direct city staff..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by David Estlund

Council: Everything That Fits

CMs get feisty heading into campaign season

"...business weren't quite enough for today's (June 12) City Council meeting, so they added one more – a fairly..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: About Those Tax Bills ...

Vested rights returns to agenda

"...There's no regular City Council meeting this week – they chewed on the budget..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: The Budget Starts Buzzing

Vested interests on the dais

"...beginning of budget season, and there's no regular City Council meeting this week, although budget deliberations begin in earnest..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Have Ears, Will Hear

City gets 'Central Corridor Update' from Project Connect

"...Spring City Council agendas tend to be a bit lighter than summer..."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: Less Is More

CMs tackle stealth dorms and economic incentives deals

"...Judging from Tuesday's gristly work session, council members remain uncertain whether to proceed on reducing occupancy..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: Tasers "R" Us!

Council returns with a bursting agenda

"...City Council returns to formal public work today (Nov. 21) with..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council Districts: Best-Laid Plan Gets Bumpy

Map-drawing plans leave many dismayed

"...When single-member City Council districts were voted into existence by Austin voters last..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Council: Still Biking After Midnight

With the EMS contract filed away, Council moves on to the South Lamar PUD

"...Likely the biggest news emanating from last week's City Council meeting was not exactly news: the pro forma approval..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Taco Tower Project on Council's Plate

The Taco PUD wins divided blessing of Planning Commission

"...And the case was at the heart of City Council's decision, at its previous meeting, to take a closer..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

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