Austin and Others Convince TCEQ to Change Graywater Reuse Rules

New rulemaking creates system of credits for beneficial reuse, incentivizes sound environmental practices

"...years finding safe ways to dispose of their treated wastewater. Because those surface and groundwater sources are so vulnerable,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Unanimously Votes to End Low-Level Pot Enforcement

Manley responds: "APD will still enforce marijuana laws"

"...from the inconvenience of wasting time following up with Municipal Court over a ticket that doesn’t mean anything, to..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...they'll discuss "real estate and legal matters" concerning Lions Municipal Golf Course, the ongoing lawsuit by Reagan National Advertising..."

Nov. 2, 2018 News Feature

Council: Come Get Loopy

Life on the dais, for quite a while

"...implementation plan, and approve new judicial nominees to the Municipal Court. But a scheduling conflict for Alison Alter –..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Hello, Columbus!

Meet the would-be city managers … and an Ohio soccer team … ?

"...No Dough: Council established a set of standards whereby Municipal Court judges must consider indigency in assigning penalties for..."

Nov. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Art in Public Places' TEMPO Program

The city of Austin gets into temporary sculpture in a big way, debuting 10 new works around town this fall

"...a work of art that was added to the municipal landscape was intended to endure: a bronze statue of..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...know when you can meet and greet your would-be municipal representatives...."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Spending the 'Surplus'

If there's money left over, you're doing something wrong

"...it does with many things) imposed a policy on municipal officials that it would never accept for itself –..."

March 21, 2014 News Column by Michael King

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...to 2020 – would be a marathon project. The Municipal Plan alone requires a wholesale re-examination of how every..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...needed. So that would be kind of a redundant waste there. And finally, I don't yet accept the argument..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

City Campaign: Voters Wanted

Endorsements start to filter in for what should be an interesting city election season

"...over primary elections (presidential and state), there's an Austin municipal election next month: the May 12 City Council election..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Urban Forest Being Stripped Bare

"...(the Legislature produces some articles of value): It’s a municipal crime that the water utility has not aggressively acted..."

Feb. 16, 2012 Postmarks

Headlines

"...smoking ban in public parks, adoption of a solid waste master plan, and more. See "City Hall Hustle."..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature

Embracing Code Compliance

New director Carl Smart discusses his goals for a more user-friendly department

"...talk about Austin Water and Austin Energy and Solid Waste – I mean Austin Resource Recovery – you can..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 8/26/11

Sanders settlement, elections, WTP4 and other items of actual import

"...clustering the elections potentially impossibly close to a May municipal election...."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...the city had acquired several blocks to build a municipal government center around Second Street, "but that didn't pan..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Water Fall

Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow

"...another long, hot, already record-breaking summer, and the city's municipally owned water utility faces budget season. Despite eight years..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Reading the Meter: The Robbins Report

Highlights from Robbins' report 'Read It and Leak'

"...efficiency rebates for commercial/institutional customers, and encourages the Solid Waste Services Department "to include porcelain recycling in their master..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Daily Hustle: 4/5/11

Your City Council preview for Thursday

"...pertaining to the creation of a “special district” and municipal utility district, respectively, for the 2,130 acre Rio de..."

April 5, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Milk Cows and Cash Cows

AE's uncertain future means wobbly program budgets

"...to federal "Cat Food Commission" chair Alan Simpson, the municipal milk's going bad at the city utilities...."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 6/18/10

More MRF madness next meeting

"...proposals process that garnered three frontrunners, chiefly staff-recommended Allied Waste, out of dissatisfaction. But it wasn't a unanimous vote,..."

June 18, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Are You Sustainable?

Current and former Austinites vying for city post

"...coordinate and administer" a full-spectrum program for both the municipality and the community. The officer will deal with such..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Chief Sustainability Officer Finalists Announced

Meet them June 3

"...coordinate, and administer" a full-spectrum program for both the municipality and the community. Issues will include green house gas..."

May 28, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Pressure Rising at the Water Utility

One manager forced out, another accused of harassment ... who's watching the valves?

"...newly created divisions (Meter Main­ten­ance, Water Distribution System Mainten­ance, Waste­water Collection System Mainten­ance, Valve and Hydrant Maintenance), plus a..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 4/6/10

Get yer council programs right here!

"...on the TCEQ-approved expansion of the Allied BFI and Waste Management Community landfills...."

April 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...an age-old problem. Besides improving the environment by reducing waste, it creates jobs, cuts energy usage, and reduces carbon..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the position can have a substantive impact on all municipal operations and the community as a whole. The CSO..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 24-27

"...Friday, Dec. 24 and 25, including: Austin public libraries, municipal facilities, City Hall, city administrative offices, recreation and senior..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Fluoride, Firewalls, and Fusion

The fluoride fight goes on, and in other news ...

"...27), due to continuing complaints from citizens opposed to municipal fluoridation, a report assembled by Assistant City Manager Rudy..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Boards & Commissions

"...Leffingwell Resource Management Commission Grace HsiehLee Leffingwell Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Ashley FisherBill Spelman Michael..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

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