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

Ready to rumble?

"...(with the help of his pal, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza) to enact sweeping changes to local policy and..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The DPS Partnership Cost Taxpayers at Least $80,000

And targeted Black and brown Austinites disproportionately

"...sync with Austin’s values,” as Interim City Manager Jesús Garza put it in July. DPS has still been patrolling,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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

After tussling with Council, Spencer Cronk got canned

"...Cronk's departure gave way to the Jesús Garza era. His replacement has spent his time as..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response

D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department

"...Travis County District Attorney José Garza announced today, Dec. 4, that his office would dismiss..."

Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock

Questions and concerns flagged ahead of Dec. 7 meeting

"...which residential development permits are reviewed. Interim City Manager Jesús Garza quickly followed up to clarify that Bates' characterization..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim City Manager Announces Standalone Homeless Strategy Office

It will manage nonprofit contracts, clearing out camps

"...Jesús Garza continues to use his time while temporarily occupying the..."

Nov. 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting

The renting generations

"...in phase two of the proposed changes). City Manager Jesús Garza recommended punting specific questions to staff later on..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...reject the city’s position – Interim City Manager Jesús Garza, Watson, and the other 10 council members – have..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council to Hire City Manager Search Firm

Selecting the searchers

"...Former Austin City Manager Jesús Garza has occupied the role on an interim basis..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...budget to be presented by current Interim City Manager Jesús Garza...."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature

Interim City Manager Selects Police Oversight Chief Without Public Input

I dub thee director

"...OPO's interim director in May by Interim City Manager Jesús Garza – follows the departure of two previous interim..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Interim City Manager Appoints Police Oversight Director Without National Search

Garza forgoes community feedback

"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza has made yet another change to city government that..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Must Give Secret Police Records to the Chronicle, Texas A.G.’s Office Says

Come out, come out, wherever you are

"...Council also passed a resolution instructing Interim City Manager Jesús Garza to finally, without excuse, implement elements of the..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Employees Blast Civil Rights Office Reorganization

Labor and justice advocates worry equity is being deprioritized

"...the city Civil Rights Office, criticizing Inter­im City Manager Jesús Garza's proposal to consolidate three offices – the Equity..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...of gig two longtime associates of Interim City Manager Jesús Garza and Mayor Kirk Watson landed this year, without..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...the World's Most Caffeine-Rich Plant) Van Garrett (Juneteenth) Jonny Garza Villa (Ander & Santi Were Here) Alicia Gaspar de..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Another City Shake-UpOn Friday, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza announced more personnel changes for multiple positions. Former..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Feature

City Council Approves $5.5 Billion Budget

Where’s the money going?

"...council members. As has become a hallmark of the Watson-Garza (as in, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza) era, debate..."

Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Last Chance to Sway the City Budget

Council prepares to debate, adopt $5.5 billion budget

"...Back in July, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza proposed a budget for fiscal year 2023-24 totaling $5.5..."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Final Budget Talks Weigh Police, Rent Help, Guaranteed Income

Something’s gotta budge!

"...The overall budget proposed by Interim City Manager Jesús Garza comes in at $5.5 billion, but most of..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Under Blazer Prevail for Now: Remember Interim City Manager Jesús Garza's plan to bring everyone back to in-person work..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...To help free up these logjams, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza has formed the Code Cabinet, an internal group..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Heat Blazes, Council OKs $9 Million Emergency Shelter

City using some funding designated for permanent housing

"...Foundation's Esperanza Community, was announced by Interim City Manager Jesús Garza in May. Now, Endeavors – a faith-based nonprofit..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Committee approved resolutions in June asking Interim City Manager Jesús Garza to reconsider his protested return-to-office policy. Both bodies..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"..."recent events" that were not, as Interim City Manager Jesús Garza put it, "in sync with Austin's values" as..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

"...events” that were not, as Interim City Manager Jesús Garza put it, “in sync with Austin’s values,” as the..."

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

DPS Partnership Suspended 10 Days After Restarting

Mayor cites “recent events” for abrupt decision

"...Public Safety has been suspended. Interim City Manager Jesús Garza sent a press release Wednesday, July 12, announcing that..."

July 12, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin FC Shocks FC Dallas With Late-Night Goal Barrage

Excessive heat, lightning couldn’t slow down energized team

June 22, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

City Manager Announces Slew of Key Department Head Changes

Some expected, some not so much

"...Today, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza announced another sweeping set of leadership changes at the..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

City Workers Protest City Manager’s Mandatory Return to Office

Protesters say it will be disastrous for recruitment and retention

"...last week at City Hall against City Manager Jesús Garza’s recent telework policy change, but it wasn’t enough to..."

June 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

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