How Tenant-Screening Algorithms Keep Cycles of Discrimination Going

Telling a never-ending story

"...renters that his experience was not caused by a "software malfunction," as the property management company insisted. Year after..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Dina Barrish

Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda

The home stretch

"...leaving the four incumbent members on the ballot plenty of time to continue campaigning ahead of Election Day...."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote

Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic

"...Oversized puffs of bright pink, teal, and rose bounced up the Texas..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Money Don't Buy Everything, It's True …

City Council plows through housing, energy, and budget hearing

"...Just before the start of last Thursday’s City Council meeting (Aug. 17), Mayor Pro..."

Aug. 21, 2017 News Post by Michael King

A Council’s Work Is Never Done

Agenda features budget, the future of AE, and a whole lotta housing

"...debate in today's agenda, and that's just taking note of the six (count 'em: Items 69-71, 73-75) public hearings..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

(Not) For Rent

With hopes of protection for Section 8 renters dashed, city takes steps to help

"...a "Section 8" voucher – was on the verge of getting revoked...."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines

Lege makes an anti-city push, nixes a bill limiting police filming, the Senate passes its budget, and more...

"...Running Out of Local Options..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Neverending Stories

Stickers, housing ordinances continue to attract debate

"...Roundup, a local lawyer positions himself in the middle of Stickergate; the Lege debates SOI ordinances, especially Austin's; and..."

March 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Housing Ordinance Back in Effect – For Now

5th Circuit vacates previous order that halted the ordinance

"...The status of the city’s source of income discrimination ordinance continues to..."

March 18, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Sparks Upholds Fair Housing Ordinance

Judge rules against landlords on discrimination

"...District Judge Sam Sparks – who charged the city of Austin with "bullying" property owners during a late January..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks Flares Over City's SOI Ordinance

Court hearing on anti-discrimination ordinance goes poorly for city

"...A city ordinance that would protect low-income renters from housing discrimination remains on hold while a..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Hunting for Housing

Landlord lawsuit and housing research frame housing crisis

"...the upcoming legislative session to prohibit cities from enacting "source-of-income" anti-discrimination ordinances, measures meant to grant low-income renters greater..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Bill Seeks to Dodge Section 8 Renters

State Sen. Perry's bill would overrule Austin's ordinance

"...the upcoming legislative session to block cities from enacting source of income discrimination ordinances, measures meant to grant low-income..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Landlords Sue to Block Section 8 Renters

Austin Apartment Association fights Council's ban on source-of-income discrimination

"...As a parting gift to fair-housing advocates and low-income citizens, last Thursday City Council unanimously passed (on third..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Out With the Auld Lang Syne

"...The historic, final meeting last Thursday (Dec. 11) of the seven-member, at-large City Council didn't last two days..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...That was the comfort defeated mayoral candidate Mike Martinez offered his supporters, along with thanks for his campaign and..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Endings and Beginnings

Out with the old City Council, in with the new

"...totals in the municipal, school district, and community college run-off elections through Dec. 12, the final day. The total..."

Dec. 15, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Council: Turn Out the Lights ...

It's the very last meeting of Council, and it's stuffed to the gills

"...are listed on the Addendum, for a whopping total of 231. That would still be a record even if..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: 10-1, Lawsuits, and Strange Fruit

The end of the year is a busy time

"...President Obama, a PR firm faces a PR crisis of its own, Austin protesters #ShutItDown, City Council gets ready..."

Dec. 8, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

District 10: Taxes and Turnout

"...Council District 10. Dealey has compiled an impressive résumé of service on various city boards and commissions, including the..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Council: All You Can Eat!

Council gets stuff done

"...through a 129-Item agenda by the relatively early hour of 10:30pm. The catch was the postponements (partly influenced by..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Back to the Future!

Seven-member Council on an 11-seat dais

"...on Channel 6 if not in person. After weeks of exile over at the Travis County Commissioners Court, a..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Run-offs, run-offs, and more run-offs. The City Council campaign results..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature

Council: Stooges in the House!

Expect debate over TNCs, West Campus parties, and housing vouchers

"...before the dais resumes the discussion, as a couple of other matters may get in the way. Nominally on..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Section 8 Reopens

Hurry up ... and wait!

"...known as "Section 8." This month, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin is opening its waiting list..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

All This and Beer Too

Rumors of City Hall intrigue – and everybody goes home early

"...meeting began mysteriously, with postponements due to the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole, due to an eye..."

April 21, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Council: Getting A Round Tuit

A crowded agenda as CMs head into budget season

"...measure – it's understandable that City Council postponed much of that day's agenda to take part in the Civil..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

We’re Our Own Grandpaws

Thursday Council agenda packed with postponed business

"...Having postponed much of last week’s agenda – when the president requests your..."

April 15, 2014 News Post by Michael King

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

"...Insurance Program. When Vo turned 18, she aged out of CHIP but, by then a young student at the..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From 'Abstinence-Only' to Plan Z

Reproductive health care for young Texas women is limited, costly ... or nonexistent

"...Insurance Program. When Vo turned 18, she aged out of CHIP but, by then a young student at the..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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