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Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...HOME Amendments City Council will vote this week on the Home Options..."
Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature
Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities
A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community
"...consequences of previous land use plans implemented by the city, I feel it is necessary to be on the..."
Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips
As Council Works to Improve Affordability With HOME, How Will Displacement Factor In?
Research shows small lots boost affordability though concerns linger
"...As City Council prepares to pass the most substantive changes to..."
Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance
Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants
"...The battle between city leadership and advocates for a strong system of police..."
Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Fayette on the Naughty List
"...emissions for years and I can tell you Austin City Council gets it and LCRA doesn’t. Austin has been..."
Dec. 5, 2023 Postmarks
Spirit of Orgain Music Festival Blames Cancellation on “Their Financier”
After an earlier City of Hutto statement cited a “headliner issue”
"...Update, Dec. 5, 7pm: Despite the City of Hutto’s press release citing a “headliner issue” earlier..."
Dec. 5, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson
D.A. José Garza Dismisses Charges Against 17 Officers Indicted for 2020 Protest Response
D.A., City ask feds to investigate Austin Police Department
"...played out in civil courts. As a result, the City of Austin has paid nearly $20 million in damages..."
Dec. 4, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
National Survey Finds Significant Support for Middle Income Housing, Smaller Lot Sizes
City Council aims to achieve both with HOME amendments
"...One week before City Council votes on a suite of housing reforms intended..."
Dec. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
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
Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock
Questions and concerns flagged ahead of Dec. 7 meeting
"...City Council won't vote on the Home Options for Middle-Income..."
Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature 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
Qmmunity: Red Ribbon Revelries
Local Austin health orgs celebrate World AIDS Day 35 with fun and educational events
"...ASHwell, the Austin Eagle, and Weird City Sisters ATX encourage y'all to slip into something scarlet..."
Dec. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott
Interim City Manager Announces Standalone Homeless Strategy Office
It will manage nonprofit contracts, clearing out camps
"...continues to use his time while temporarily occupying the city manager’s office to make big, perhaps lasting, changes to..."
Nov. 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
The Eyes of Evil MoPac Are Upon You
Austin’s favorite anonymous Twitter account is the city’s newest podcast phenom
"...to demonstrating a greater care and feel for the city and the state. "I have a lot of Texas..."
Nov. 24, 2023 Screens Feature by Joe Gross
Planning Commission Recommends Adopting HOME Amendments ... With Amendments
There’s no place like HOME
"...in Austin continues, with the Planning Commission officially recommending City Council adopt phase one of the Home Options for..."
Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive
Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America
"...success. Had my parents moved to a less affordable city like New York City or San Francisco, our family's..."
Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang
Homeowners Kill Prior City Council’s Modest Housing Reforms
Low-income housing program to survive legal challenge
"...In 2020, a group of homeowners successfully sued the city to block changes to housing development rules that were..."
Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Amid Near-Miss Crisis, City Fast-Tracks Safety Tech at Airport
Meanwhile Reps. Doggett and Casar urge federal action
"...only one training facility in the country, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Rich Santa, the president of the National Air..."
Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Child Care Centers Get a BreakCity Council took action urgently after voters approved a constitutional..."
Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature
City Buys Salvation Army Downtown Homeless Shelter
ARCH operator Urban Alchemy will take over
"...Last week, the city of Austin approved a $15 million purchase of the..."
Nov. 15, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break
Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success
"...Two days later, Austin City Council took advantage of the vote, approving a resolution..."
Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Confused by the ACA Marketplace? Get Help Enrolling for a Health Insurance Plan.
Deadline is Dec. 15 for continuous coverage
"...City Council Member Vanessa Fuentes also spoke at the press..."
Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Oscar Rodriguez
Council Slashes Parking Requirements, Ushering in New Era of Development Rules
City expresses optimism that eliminating parking minimums will lower the cost of building housing
"...driver – is the cost of land in the city. Austin officials can't do anything to lower that, so..."
Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Hundreds Rally Against I-35 Expansion
TxDOT’s pricey project proving unpopular with Council members, congressmen, and regular Austinites
"...are complete. Those studies would allow CAMPO and the city of Austin to apply for federal grants to mitigate..."
Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?
Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future
"...to 2033, we would maybe not recognize our central city," Cap Metro president and CEO Dottie Watkins said. [inset-1-right]..."
Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Protest at City Hall: Religious groups and students gathered at City Hall..."
Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature
Opinion: Public Transit Alone Won’t Fix Traffic Woes. Is Congestion Pricing the Solution?
This lesser-known traffic control strategy encourages the diversion of traffic through ulterior routes, means, or times
"...Austin. By working to enact a similar initiative, Austin City Council members can alleviate the city's notorious traffic problems,..."
Nov. 10, 2023 Column by Aarnav Chitari
Austin Resource Recovery Charts a New Course to Achieving Zero Waste
A quick look at the city’s new Comprehensive Plan
"...alongside a series of items on its consent agenda, City Council adopted a new path to salvation for Austin’s..."
Nov. 7, 2023 News Post by Hannah Rossi
Protesters Call for Mayor Kirk Watson to Support Cease-Fire in Gaza
Religious groups, students gathered at City Hall
"...Hamas," around 50 people stood in front of Austin’s City Hall, chanting, “cease-fire now” and “stop killing kids.”..."
