Council Wrap: State of the City

Austin maintains its relative sanity

"...It's been another busy week in City Council-Land, although much of the..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Housing Authority to Raze Thurmond Heights?

"...We received this note from a friend of OCEAN, the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods this..."

Dec. 12, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...In April, as part of its effort to combat the deepening housing shortage, the..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Housing Authority Gets Free Google Fiber

City, Google aim to bridge digital divide

"...Austin is slated to take a major – and unprecedented–..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...Along with the welcoming arch and mosaic mural greeting entrants coming off..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...For more than a decade, Austin was the largest city to designate itself a no-kill..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Eckhardt: The State of the County Is ...

Thursday address slams Lege, props up local entities

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt’s State of the County address last Thursday evening may well have..."

Feb. 12, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Mapping the Future of MetroRail's Green Line

Jan. 10 is the last day to provide feedback on new rail line

"...Friday, Jan. 10, is the last day for you to participate in Capital Metro's..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...Advocates from a large number of local social justice and advocacy organizations are calling on..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin @ Large: Sense of the Census

The new census numbers reflect

"...Not that I want to trample on the Statesman's turf or anything, but I'm looking at some..."

April 16, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Housing Authority Won't Use Affordable-Housing Bond Money

HACA chooses to keep independent of city's $55 million in affordable housing bonds on November ballot

"...The city's $55 million in affordable-housing bonds on the ballot..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Richie Still on Housing Authority Board

"...it was incorrectly reported that Vice-Chair Carl Richie II of the Travis Co. Hospital District Board of Managers is..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Postmarks

Housing Authority in Trouble With HUD

Federal audit says Housing Authority of the City of Austin could have to repay $588,130 to Department of Housing and Urban Development for overpayment of Section 8 vouchers

"...The Housing Authority of the City of Austin could be..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Lay of the Land

Timing Is Everything

"...You've heard of this thing called Smart Growth, right? At that point..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council: Austin Energy (Again) and the President's Visit

With Barack Obama coming to Austin, the Council agenda is slim

"...What started as a thick City Council agenda today, May 9, has been watered down..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Public Notice: The Business of Governing

Choosing a transit chief, a debt level & more

"...Amid the January doldrums, decisions are being made; actions being taken:..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...T-Minus Turkey Day: City administrative offices and other municipal facilities will be closed..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...A Blueprint to HEAL: The first phase of City Council's Housing-Focused Homeless Encampment Assistance..."

April 9, 2021 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Mourning in the Middle East: Local politicians expressed horror over attacks in..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Troopers on the Move: The Texas Department of Public Safety's Austin Violent..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cases Climb Amid Reopening: Texas reported 1,801 new cases of COVID-19 on Sat., May 16, the largest single-day jump..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Psycho: The Texas House unanimously voted to expel Bryan Slaton Tuesday,..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature

Naked City

A Travis County grand jury returns a no-bill against the officer who shot Sophia King, but some people remain unsatisfied.

"...Co. Grand Jury returned a no-bill against 16-year APD Officer John Coffey, who shot and killed 24-year-old Sophia King..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Council’s Back! Housing Highlights Mammoth Meeting

The return marks the first in-person meeting at City Hall in more than a year

"...City Council returns today, July 29, from its annual summer..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Participants

"...Ben Heimsath is an architect in the family firm of Clovis Heimsath Architects and a member..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...than a year – do you know where your Austin Climate Protection Plan is?..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Dead End at Olive and Juniper

ARA and the city leave would-be homeowners out in the cold

"...Many young newlyweds dream of owning their first home, with a sweet little yard..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...Back when she was a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan (now the conservative..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Samsung-Adjacent Affordable Housing Complex Is Probably Not Cheap Enough for Factory Workers

What does “affordable” really mean?

"...A new affordable housing development adjacent to the massive Samsung chip factory will..."

Oct. 16, 2023 News Post by Mae Lackey

'Slow Dance on the Killing Ground'

"...Dear Editor, The city of Austin's failure to provide effective and mindful..."

Sept. 30, 2007 Postmarks

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