Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...announced. Things quickly fell apart. On March 6, the city of Austin declared an emergency and South by Southwest..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Tips for Freezing Temperatures in Austin and Where to Go to Stay Warm

It’s gonna be cold! Here’s what you should do.

"...With cold weather on the horizon, all Austinites are..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

City Staff Says Resilience Hubs Will Be Ready This Winter

Winter storm response has been a Council priority

"...winter months has historically been a challenge for the city, but that could change this year, according to a..."

Nov. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...coal plant responsible for about a quarter of our city's greenhouse gas emissions. It would seem an achievable goal:..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

“Attainable” Tiny Homes, RVs Will Be More Widely Allowed in Austin

In backyards, no less

"...City Council Member Leslie Pool continued her campaign to increase..."

Sept. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Can Federal Funds Clear Up Local Water Problems?

Water quality is worst in marginalized communities

"...Water's service area, its water comes from Texas Water Utilities, a subsidiary of the investor-owned SouthWest Water Company, which..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...and El Paso. Nearly five months later, as the city gears up to hire a wage theft coordinator and..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Says: Okay, Maybe We’ll Bury the Power Lines After All

The first step will be studying feasibility

"...Winter Storm Mara. Power lines were damaged throughout the city because of all the ice that accumulated on branches..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...state had leased the property since 1971 from Texas Utilities. The lake was built in 1969 as a cooling..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Inside the Last Days of City Manager Spencer Cronk

After dramatic days of extreme weather and backstabbing, Council lets Cronk go

"...After five years on the job, City Manager Spencer Cronk had worn out his welcome with..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Doggett Gets Funding for Texas State University Climate Change Research

A publicly available tool will project climate impacts on state water resources

"...there. There are some tiny watershed studies, some water utilities that have looked at climate change" – notably Austin..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...Spencer Cronk's future as Austin's city manager is once again up for debate, amid widespread..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...100 AE crews and 150 mutual-aid crews from nearby utilities are currently deployed; 50 more arrive tomorrow...."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Challenging Repair Work Amid "Horrendous" Conditions as Thousands Remain Without Power

Austin Energy lines sustain massive damage in ice storm

"...by Austin Energy line crews and those of nearby utilities who are pitching in, General Manager Jackie Sargent said..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Power Won’t Be Restored Fully In Austin Until Friday Evening

Slow restoration efforts continue as storm drags on

"...freezing AE’s equipment; it’s brought in help from other utilities. “The amount of weight that has accumulated on the..."

Feb. 2, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...and Williamson counties). After months of her aides asking city staffers, "Who is in charge of this committee?" her..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature

Austin at Large: What’s Public, What’s Private

Power and parks: My conflicting views of privatizing public services and spaces

"...a private utility, but I have qualms about the city Parks and Recreation Department's enabling the private control of..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...for the first time since 2017. Back then, the city-owned utility gave customers a discount; this time, it wants..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Oh, This $20 Electric Bill Hike?

It’s on top of the other one

"...At its meeting today, Sept. 29, City Council will consider increasing Austin Energy electric bills by..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Energy's Proposed Rate Change Draws Controversy

Critics say the base rate increase will hurt low-income customers

"...electric service (which covers the costs of operating the city-owned utility) from $10 to $25 per month, and a..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Council Puts Finishing Touches on New Budget

Every last dollar

"...City Council is deep in the weeds of budget deliberations..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: Storms Along the Waterfront

How much should the city invest in the Statesman PUD? Zero, or $400 million?

"...the Statesman PUD, for planned unit development) should the city agree. Back in April, Planning Commission and Council did..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Solar Energy Questions

"...those who install rooftop solar. While it’s worrisome that utilities nationally are backpedaling on their earlier financial support for..."

July 27, 2022 Postmarks

aGLIFF Gets in the Ring With New Wrestling Documentary

Queer film fest announces first six films

"...takes a rattling turn when an explosion cuts off utilities across New York City and forces the city into..."

July 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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?

"...City of Austin employees took center stage July 15 at..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything's Coming Up Green for City Employees in Better-Than-Expected Budget

Cronk: "We can be both lucky and good"

"...City of Austin employees took the spotlight today (Friday, July..."

July 15, 2022 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Project Dis-Connect – Austin’s Back to the Future

Before burying the light rail below Austin's unique street character and beautiful lake, we should take a breath to reconsider the design ideas and ballooning costs

"...But it wasn't always this way. Countless citizens and city leaders worked over decades to bring our Downtown back..."

July 8, 2022 Column by Karen McGraw

Cedar Park Moderates Kick MAGAs to the Curb

Moderates win down the ballot against far-right challengers

"...Nuts-and-bolts moderate incumbents swept the Cedar Park City Council elections Saturday, squashing a slate of hard-right, Trump-loving..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

East Austin Residents Need Resilience Hubs Sooner Rather Than Later

City looks to fill in some of the gaps of inequity during times of crisis

"...of inequity. The hubs would function out of existing city, county, and school properties and would serve as resource..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Heather Stewart

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