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Austin Energy under pressure to finalize its plan for net zero
"...its 2030 plan and is set to present to Council sometime this spring. One of the biggest barriers to..."
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Feb. 21, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
D.A. Challenger Funded Primarily by Right Wing Donors, Wealthy West Austinites
Jeremy Sylestine leads José Garza in January fundraising
"...Restore Leadership ATX – the PAC that supported conservative City Council candidates in 2022...."
Feb. 16, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
Blues on the Green Back On, Thanks to City Council and H-E-B
New resolution outlines city co-sponsorship of free event
"...head back to Zilker Park this summer, organizers Austin City Limits Radio announced Friday. The beloved free concert series,..."
Feb. 16, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
The Austin Chronic: How Worried Should Cannabis Users Be Over Paxton Suing Austin?
A Q&A with Congressman Greg Casar
"...which were set into motion four years ago by then-City Council member, now-Congressman Greg Casar. Last week, Casar fielded..."
Feb. 16, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin
Debate Heats Up Over How to Wean Austin Off Fossil Fuels
Electric Utility Commission and Austin Energy at odds
"...2035, but before it can present the plan to City Council for approval, the Electric Utility Commission’s working group..."
Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents
Our choices for local, state, and national races
"...who were massacred in Uvalde, the small Southwest Texas city he represents in the state Senate...."
Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...the Grid Act, which would require the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to connect to the nation’s major..."
Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature
Council to Propose Resolution for City Co-Sponsorship of Free Live Music Events
Natasha Harper-Madison will suggest an initiative at Feb. 15 meeting
"...Green canceling its 2024 season due to rising costs, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison will propose a resolution at the..."
Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Save Money, Save Energy, Save the Planet
"...change is now! The Environmental Protection Agency gave the city of Austin a $1M Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to..."
Feb. 12, 2024 Postmarks
Commission Considers Changing Ballot Petition Rules
Public hearing on proposed recommendations tonight, Feb. 8
"...a year to hash out recommendations for how the city can improve its petition initiative process. They are approaching..."
Feb. 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
City Manager Threatened to Quit Rather Than Meet With Council Over Acevedo Hire
The planned closed-door meeting never happened
"...Tension between City Council members and interim City Manager Jesús Garza over..."
Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...announced his bid Monday. He’s up against longtime former City Council Member Kathie Tovo and East Austin advocate Carmen..."
Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature
Calls for Federal Hate Crime Investigation Follow Stabbing of Palestinian American in Austin
After Sunday’s statewide protest, a young man was attacked
"...is currently recovering in a hospital, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)...."
Feb. 6, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
Ken Paxton Attacks Austin’s Lenient Marijuana Policy
Critics say it’s a distraction from the A.G.’s legal woes
"...effort to decriminalize marijuana as a member of Austin City Council in 2020. That summer, APD ordered officers to..."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon
City to Create New Bonus Program to Incentivize Affordable Housing in Tall Towers
Vertical Mixed Use 2, take two
"...Two months after a district judge struck down changes City Council made to the city’s zoning regulations, Council has..."
Feb. 1, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far
Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time
"...The Nov. 5 election has two more candidates for..."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...of ACL: 2024 marks the 50th year of Austin City Limits, and Monday the series announced the initial tapings..."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature
Animal Services to Adopt New Bite Severity Scale
Stressed shelter dogs becoming a public safety issue
"...and a scathing audit released in September, is asking City Council to institute a suite of changes – including..."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Rethink35 Sues TxDOT Again to Block Highway Expansion
Claims state didn’t fully consider environmental, social fallout
"...In October, Austin City Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court asked TxDOT..."
Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher
After Art Acevedo Fallout, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza Answers Council Questions in Memo
Acevedo debacle prompted memo, but Garza doesn’t address it
"...Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s decision to offer former Austin Police..."
Jan. 31, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
Council Approves $2 Million for Homelessness Study
Will it be money well spent?
"...The city is paying $2 million for a study to look..."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Red River Cultural District Asks Public to Rally for City Funding
Nonprofit appealed to Music Commission earlier this month
"...The Red River Cultural District is calling on Austin City Council to pass an “immediate aid package” to support..."
Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson
How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired
Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice
"...into national scandal – landed an executive job at City Hall and had it taken away, all in less..."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Tovo Runs for Mayor: Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo announced her campaign for mayor..."
Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature
Recommended Austin Events
Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more
"...and a special surprise zine release. – James Scott Council Mobility Committee Meeting..."
Jan. 26, 2024 Column
After Backlash, Art Acevedo Refuses Job
Council was not happy about decision to hire the former APD chief
"...former Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo was returning to City Hall to take on a new executive job created..."
Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?
City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy
"...of the Austin Police Department, is now an assistant city manager at City Hall with a $271,000-a-year salary, according..."
Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Council Still Hesitant to Call for Cease-Fire in Gaza
Advocates say it’s a local issue too
"...a genocide in Gaza, advocates have been steadily convincing city officials around the country to adopt resolutions calling for..."
Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
Longtime City Council Member Kathie Tovo Announces Run for Mayor
Mayor Kirk Watson has not yet announced his re-election bid
"...Kathie Tovo, the former City Council Member who served for more than a decade..."
Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders
Council to Renew Police Pay Package to Incentivize Contract Negotiations
But that didn’t work the first time
"...On the City Council agenda: a Mayor Kirk Watson resolution that will..."
