City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...red ink about to flood City Hall. Here's why: State law has long limited how much revenue cities and..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...Redoubling its unprecedented investment made last year, Austin City Council infused its nascent abortion care practical support program with..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

Council Readies for New Budget Realities

Members might reconsider economic incentive packages

"...While City Council awaits a detailed budget presentation from City Manager Spencer..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fred Lewis, Friends of “the Poor” Go to War on Central Health

Is there a doctor in the house?

"...When Central Health won its bond election in 2012, the vote was..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...district leaders who served on the first 10-1 City Council. Each of the five incumbents face at least one..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Council Fast-Tracks Move to Decriminalize Abortion in Austin

A moment of GRACE

"...Council Members Chito Vela and Vanessa Fuentes have requested a..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...the most candidates (seven) of all the 2020 City Council races, the Central and West Austin District 10 appears..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...put out the call for assistance from a victim services counselor. As a crisis counselor with the Austin Police..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Counters "Camp Abbott" With Plan to Convert a South Austin Motel Into a Low-Barrier Shelter

"...At its meeting today (Nov. 14), City Council will likely set aside $8 million to purchase the..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Google Fiber, Music, Monuments, and More

CMs take on high speed Internet, but don't expect a quick meeting

"...rundown of a few things to expect at City Council today (Aug. 22):..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin City Council Keeps Chugging Along on Progressive Investments

City to invest in supporting immigrants, abortion-seekers, and more

"...you are in Austin, and don’t forget it. The state, the nation, and the world may be a mess,..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

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

Ready to rumble?

"...The filing period for City Council elections does not open until late July, but the..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...City Council's 10-1 format is now into its fourth year, meaning..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...average residential customer's bill by $20 per month; City Council got that lowered to $15, but has also, since..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...City Council on Thursday, June 3, took the first of two..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Early voting in the City Council run-off elections begins today, Dec. 3, and District 6..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Watch

Rollin' Out the Welcome Wagon

"...failed baseball stadium bond vote. But of the seven councilmembers, only Ronney Reynolds bothered to attend a specially called..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Column

Council Plan Would Aim Help at Encampments of Unsheltered People

A time to HEAL?

"...City Council is poised to approve a resolution today, Feb. 4,..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Members Look to Tax Previously Exempted Waterfront Homes

Correcting the "Mistake on the Lake" could fund city initiatives

"...As reported in the Statesman last week, more than 400 properties on the banks..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Budget Curtain Rises

Council readies for financial overview

"...predicting at least six more weeks of summer, City Council returns from its July hiatus this morning (July 30)..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 City Council Stories

Dais and months

"...bolstered by flame-fanning by the Austin Bulldog – put council communications under microscopic scrutiny, changed the way meetings are..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Change Afoot in Public Health Care

Takeover of city and county's health-care clinics began in earnest last week as Travis County Healthcare District filed federal paperwork to assume grantee status as operator of federally qualified medical clinics

"...The takeover of the city and county's health-care clinics began in earnest last week as the Travis..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...Our City Council has reshuffled its schedule as well: They started their..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council Candidate Carousel

(in ballot order)

"...(Mayor Pro Tem): The term-limited Thomas arrived at the Council six years ago from a career as an Austin..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Overdose Reversal Training Brings Supplies, Education to Texas State University

To serve and inject

"...lost their lives to fentanyl exposures in the United States?" Callie Crow asked the Texas State University Police Department..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Gets Surprised by APD's New State Grants

Refund the police?

"...City Council meets today, Aug. 27, for the first time since..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Holds Off on Boycotting Alabama for Restrictive Abortion Laws

Abortion protest could do more harm than good, say advocates

"...That’s the question before City Council after Council Member Leslie Pool suggested a resolution a..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale

Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue

"...a scathing audit released in September, is asking City Council to institute a suite of changes – including one..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council: Let's Face the Music

Ring in the New Year with a marathon Council meeting

"...The liveliest segment of today's City Council meeting (Jan. 28) will undoubtedly be the live 5:30pm..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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