Council to Approve More Ambitious Development Reforms, and Considers Displacement
City aims to lower housing cost, considers gentrification risk
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News, May 16, 2024
UT Professor Rich Heyman Fired After Arrest at Pro-Palestine Protest
University groups see his firing as intimidation tactic
News, May 16, 2024
Suburbanites Opt to Leave Austin, While Voters Keep Austin Blue in Weekend Election
Turnout was about 6% for the historic election
News, May 9, 2024
Four in 10 UT Protesters Arrested Weren’t UT Affiliated. Were They “Outside Agitators”?
What UT calls outside disruption, students call a movement
News, May 9, 2024
Troopers Pursue Criminal Charges Against Journalist Filming Palestine Protest
DPS alleges assault, journalism experts allege suppression
News, May 9, 2024
Appeals Court Keeps Austin Police Association Out of Oversight Lawsuit
The decision sends the Oversight Act suit back to trial court
News, May 9, 2024
Suburbanites Vote to Leave City of Austin
Three communities are disannexing, and three will stay
News, May 7, 2024
As Sunday Protest Looms, 80 Arrested Protesters Still Face Charges
More thorough arrest affidavits mean no immediate dismissal
News, May 3, 2024
Travis County Tests Program to Provide Legal Defense at Bail Hearings
Stakeholders agree growing Counsel at First Appearance critical
News, May 2, 2024
How Attorneys, Advocates, and Judges Worked to Review UT Protest Arrests
Inside the joint effort that led to dismissal of the 57 initial arrests
News, May 2, 2024
57 People Arrested at Peaceful UT Protest, 46 Cases Declined So Far
Defenders say arrest warrants lack probable cause
News, April 25, 2024
Will D.A. Garza Be Removed From Office Over Handling of Drug Cases, Nonexistent Abortion Crimes?
Petitioner hopes so, legal experts say it’s unlikely
News, April 25, 2024
Austin Police Oversight Lawsuit on Hold in Appeals Court
A decision in the suit could prohibit secret police file
News, April 25, 2024
Building Up, and Building Middle-Class Austinites’ Wealth
A suite of development policy changes will go before Council this month
News, April 18, 2024
Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations
Bring on the trains
News, April 18, 2024
New Lot Size Would Allow Middle-Class Homeowners to Sell Their Backyards
Smaller lots, smaller homes, cheaper prices
News, April 18, 2024
In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up
Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions
News, April 18, 2024
Austin Blocked Apartments by Houses for Years. New Rules Would Change That.
Code change would facilitate 60,000+ new units, city staff estimates
News, April 18, 2024
Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events
Go green in a number of ways this week
Arts, April 18, 2024
Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?
It’s on Council’s to-do List, as city awaits lawsuit ruling
News, April 18, 2024
Outside Law Firm Investigating APD Second-in-Command Over Texts
D.A. believes messages were attempt to gather dirt on his office
News, April 18, 2024
Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events
Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town
Arts, April 11, 2024
Kirk Watson Wants Four More Years
Mayor makes it official, announces 2024 re-election campaign
News, April 10, 2024
First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas
Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district
News, April 4, 2024
T.C. Broadnax Selected as Austin’s Next City Manager
City Council to initiate hiring process next week
News, March 28, 2024
Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings
The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle
News, March 28, 2024
Police Association Signals Willingness to Comply With Oversight Act
Second day’s negotiations spark hope of agreement
News, March 21, 2024
City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates
Finalists will address public at March 25 forum
News, March 21, 2024
City, Austin Police Association Agree to Resume Contract Talks
First public bargaining session scheduled Wednesday
News, March 13, 2024
Convention Center Redevelopment Would Relocate SXSW, Other Festivals for Three Years
Construction is set to begin after SX ’25, end before SX ’29
