Asylum Seeker in Texas Faces Deportation After Complying as Witness

With no criminal history, Trump order requires his prosecution

Feb. 27, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...taken the helm at APD. Austin’s interim city manager, Jesús Garza, fell under scrutiny over shady payments from the..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

Auditors Find Interim City Manager Mishandled Money With Lucrative City Contracts for Friends

$550,000 in city funds went to consultants with no Council approval

"...Independent investigators found that Jesús Garza violated city ethics rules when he awarded lucrative..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race

Why Watson lost out on the Central Labor Council endorsement

"...2023. That order came from Watson’s former City Manager Jesús Garza. In public protests attended by supportive Council members,..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Top Executive Over Police, Fire, EMS Set to Leave City Hall

Bruce Mills was one of Jesús Garza’s “interim” hires

"...the first key hires made by interim City Manager Jesús Garza in March 2023. As a trusted police leader..."

Aug. 16, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Proposed City Budget Raises Taxes and Utility Bills, but Doesn’t Spend Enough on Priorities, Advocates Say

Advocates want more spending on homelessness, parks, climate

"...it a product of recently departed interim City Manager Jesús Garza, who activists say was a roadblock to reform...."

July 19, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City Manager Will Present His Proposed Budget

Community groups begin fight for more equitable budget

"...officers. A policy implemented by former interim City Manager Jesús Garza prohibits departments from asking for new positions if..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Community Organizer Doug Greco Challenges Kirk Watson

Mayor’s race shaping up to be Watson vs. three other liberals

"...committee supporting Watson (chaired by former interim City Manager Jesús Garza) raised another $1 million in 2022; the PAC..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet the New Man Leading the City of Austin

City Manager Broadnax discusses police, homelessness, and more

"...Kirk Watson’s cozy relationship with Broadnax’s predecessor, interim CM Jesús Garza, played a key part in the dynamic between..."

May 31, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin FC Hangs on for Unlikely Draw in San Jose

The Verde and Black’s unbeaten streak extends to three games

May 26, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Giveaways Doom Austin FC in “Unlucky” Loss to FC Dallas

ATXFC faces other Copa Tejas rival Houston on Wednesday

May 12, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin Police Oversight Lawsuit on Hold in Appeals Court

A decision in the suit could prohibit secret police file

"...EA’s lawsuit, filed in December against interim City Manager Jesús Garza, interim Police Chief Robin Henderson, and OPO Director..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years

Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign

April 10, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Austin FC Beats Banged-Up FC Dallas for First Win of Season

Club faces struggling San Jose Earthquakes next

March 31, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

T.C. Broadnax Selected as Austin’s Next City Manager

City Council to initiate hiring process next week

"...to approach or exceed $400,000 annually (interim City Manager Jesús Garza was paid around $350,000 in 2023). The negotiations..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates

Finalists will address public at March 25 forum

"...Council fired former City Manager Spencer Cronk and hired Jesús Garza to do the job on an interim basis,..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...if Council follows the advice of interim City Manager Jesús Garza, there won’t be a climate ballot measure until..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Controversial $1M+ McKinsey Homelessness Study Canceled

Mayor doesn’t “believe anyone has been misled”

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events

Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire

The planned closed-door meeting never happened

"...Tension between City Council members and interim City Manager Jesús Garza over his surprise hiring of a widely detested..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Ken Paxton Attacks Austin’s Lenient Marijuana Policy

Critics say it’s a distraction from the A.G.’s legal woes

Feb. 2, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo

Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it

Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Approves $2 Million for Homelessness Study

Will it be money well spent?

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After Backlash, Art Acevedo Refuses Job

Council was not happy about decision to hire the former APD chief

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?

City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...That Expansion: In more airport news, interim City Manager Jesús Garza has appointed another interim CEO for the airport...."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature

The Hunt for Austin’s Next Top Executive Officially Begins

City manager application window opens today, closes Feb. 12

Jan. 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

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