District 5 Candidates Tout Public Safety Chops at AFA Forum

D5 candidates oppose DOJ consent decree

"...On Saturday morning, four of the seven candidates running for City Council District 5 propped up their..."

Aug. 24, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Parsing Buehler for Public Safety

Police accountability activist's commission nomination makes waves

"...nominate controversial cop-watching activist Antonio Buehler to the city’s Public Safety Commission doesn’t mean yet that Buehler’s actually on..."

May 3, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Public Safety: A Growth Industry

As the city grows, so does the public safety budget

"...APD: Officers, detectives ... and a copter..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...Against the backdrop of worsening conditions globally and nationally wrought by the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19,..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

“Reimagining” APD and Its Huge Budget Starts Now

City Council and the city manager try to move away from policing, but is it enough?

"...includes $11.3 million in cuts to the Austin Police Department's base budget, of which $3.2 million is reinvested back..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How ERCOT and the City Are Preparing for the Next Winter Storm

Mayor: "We should anticipate that we will have a big weather event"

"...a winter prognosis assuring that it is "not projecting emergency conditions this winter and expects to have adequate resources..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...a lawsuit claiming the city of Austin is withholding public information; Texas businesses warn that anti-LGBTQ discrimination will hurt..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

What’s Happening, What’s Being Done, and How We Got Into This Cold Weather Catastrophe

More chaos with continued power outages, calls for water conservation

"...the southern U.S. has been experiencing winter storm conditions and record low temperatures since Sunday night, Texas has been..."

Feb. 17, 2021 News Post by Lina Fisher

Safety Resources Every College Student in Austin Should Know About

Get to know the local orgs that center community well-being

"...learn more about yourself naturally, living away from home, and it’s possible you’ll realize you’re actually trans and/or nonbinary,..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Valeria Valdez

How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall

More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead

"...at an appointment with a medic from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services' Community Health team when the call came..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Levy and EMS Union in Email Throwdown

EMS union leader calls for Mike Levy's resignation from city panel

"...Monthly who serves as vice chair of the city's Public Safety Commission, Tony Marquardt, president of the Austin-Travis County..."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Change Is Good (and Saves Money) -- Right?

City Hall's Innovation Initiative could bridge the budget gap and improve public services -- unless the council intervenes.

"...Remember all those people -- including the candidates -- complaining last month about how hard it was..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What's Behind the Delays at Austin's Airport and What's Being Done to Help

Lots of turbulence as airport rebounds from COVID lows

"...On Thursday, June 23, travelers to and from our city were delayed at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Transforming Tent Cities With Windows and Doors

The Other Ones Foundation hopes to install personalized shelters at the Esperanza Community

"...provide to those experiencing homelessness – they have electricity and even climate control. "It doesn't matter who you are,..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...going to fangirl over voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams and sci-fi/fantasy author N. K. Jemisin is – I suspect..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...one of the 400 wealthiest entrepreneurs in the country, and reckoned his worth at $285 million (the Express-News recently..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...Worth Weekly, which suggested police were using Tasers frequently, and perhaps too casually, said Burnam assistant Doug Lewin. The..."

March 2, 2007 News Column

Trying To Fix the World

Five-year review of APD Chief Art Acevedo

"...April morning of the funeral for slain Austin Police Department Officer Jaime Padron, Chief Art Acevedo stopped at Starbucks..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Beside the Point : A Ton to Chew On

City grapples with weight loss, forcing bicycle helmets, and public safety staffing, among other issues.

"...to hardcore chubby-chasers – the type of thing no public official would appear on. But steer your browser over..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

We Don't Need No Stinkin' De-Icer

City trumpets response to the great storm of aught-7

"...from the city trumpets their response to the storm and all its subsequent mayhem. Here's some highlights: "City of..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Toby Futrell's Budget

The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room

"...City Council, noting that the local economy is improving and that her proposed budget "continues to rebuild our services,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Lewis File

Park Police personnel record casts a harsh light on small law enforcement agencies

"...24, 2005, Warren Struss, director of the city's Parks and Recreation Department, wrote a three-paragraph memo to Darryl Lewis,..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Police Consolidation Not Recommended

Audit committee advises against police merger

"...A public-safety-service audit presented last week to the City Council Audit..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend

Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.

"...Studying other Formula One Grand Prix host cities around the world, City Manager Marc..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...baseball season is right around the corner. In Florida and Arizona, grizzled veterans and smooth-faced rookies are gathering to..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

A look at what's on the agenda for this week's meeting.

"...Item 4: Authorizing city staff the ability to negotiate and execute an ABIA contract for a low-income airline terminal...."

Aug. 22, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City of the Dead

Journeying through the graves of Austin's oldest cemetery

"...I see you standing on the other side...."

April 21, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Officer Cleared in Dog Shooting

Investigation concludes that Officer Johnny Wooldridge was behaving in accordance with guidelines when he shot and killed Naive the dog

"...Long Metropolitan Park. The investigation, conducted by the city's Public Safety and Emergency Management Department's Professional Standards Division, concluded..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Communication Breakdown

The city's plan to implement a radio system is turning into a long, high-dollar project

"...More than two and a half years after Austin voters approved $38 million..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Beside the Point

Council sharpens its pencil before tackling public safety budget

"...2008 budget, you'll find a lot of large numbers and lofty goals – but none comes much bigger than..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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