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Austin Chief of Police unveils ‘100-day plan’ to tackle city public safety issues

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter  December 4, 2024

Austin’s Chief of Police outlined a “100-day plan” on Nov. 14 centered around addressing Austin Police Department's staffing recruitment and retention, community trust and crime prevention.  “Every...

Arthur P. Watson House is pictured on Dec. 2, 2024. Built in 1853, the house was home to Arthur P. Watson and Robert Garrett, an openly gay couple who threw social gatherings for the Austin community and created a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

UT to begin process to determine preservation viability for historic Watson Chateau

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter December 2, 2024

The University will begin a process to determine if preservation is viable for the Watson Chateau, an LGBTQ+ landmark, according to a Nov. 13 meeting between UT and preservation activists.  The Arthur...

City to consider $350 million 10-year plan to “end homelessness”

City to consider $350 million 10-year plan to “end homelessness”

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter November 21, 2024

The city will consider a $350 million plan to “end homelessness” after the Austin Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, or ECHO, presented the plan at a Nov. 6 Public Health Committee meeting.  The...

UT alumna becomes first openly queer woman elected to Texas Court of Appeals

UT alumna becomes first openly queer woman elected to Texas Court of Appeals

Isaiah Williams, General News Reporter November 21, 2024

UT alumna Maggie Ellis, a former foster mother and child welfare advocate, made history as the first openly queer justice elected to the 3rd Texas Court of Appeals.  Ellis was elected on Nov. 5 as...

Three new local policymakers join Austin City Council

Three new local policymakers join Austin City Council

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter November 18, 2024

Three new Austin City Council members, in Districts 6, 7 and 10, were elected in November. The new members will take seats on the dais in early 2025.  The Austin City Council works on staggered elections,...

Dell Medical School, Steve Hicks School of Social Work assist court-led youth diversion program in Travis County

Dell Medical School, Steve Hicks School of Social Work assist court-led youth diversion program in Travis County

Catharine Li, General News Reporter November 18, 2024

Travis County increased funding on Oct. 29 for a court-led diversion program providing mental health support and mentorship to youth to reduce the likelihood of repeated exposure to the justice system.  A...

People canoe under Barton Springs Bridge in Austin, Texas on Nov. 10, 2024.

Department of Transportation allocates $32 million to replace Barton Springs Bridge

Lizzie Bassett, General News Reporter November 13, 2024

For students who frequent Zilker Park and Barton Springs, the next several years will bring a significant transportation change, especially for pedestrians and bikers. The city of Austin received...

Proposition A to offer childcare support to Travis County residents

Proposition A to offer childcare support to Travis County residents

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter November 11, 2024

Before giving birth, Grace Todd joined the waitlist for UT’s Childcare Development Center. As a single mother, Todd knew childcare would be a necessity for her and her daughter, Clementine.  She...

Givens Park Mural off of East 12th Street photographed on Nov. 1, 2024. Michael Malik Williams painted the mural in memory of community members who have become victims of gun violence

Hospital-based violence intervention programs approved for Travis County

Clara Carrabba, General News Reporter November 10, 2024

Hospital-based intervention programs will now support victims of violence at UT’s Dell Seton and Dell Children’s Medical Centers following approval at an Oct. 22 Travis County Commissioners Court meeting.  “Gun...

Austin City Council accepts EPA solar energy funds to implement residential solar projects

Austin City Council accepts EPA solar energy funds to implement residential solar projects

Shreya Vaidhyanathan, General News Reporter November 6, 2024

The Austin City Council accepted $31.5 million in grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 24, amending Austin Energy’s operating budget to include three contracted full-time...

City Council passes resolution aiming to get rid of hidden fees throughout rental process

City Council passes resolution aiming to get rid of hidden fees throughout rental process

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter November 5, 2024

Austin City Council passed a resolution during its Oct. 24 meeting directing the city manager to draft an ordinance that requires landlords to disclose all additional fees other than rent throughout the...

Austin City Hall on Sept. 12, 2023.

City of Austin opens rent assistance application

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter November 4, 2024

In partnership with multiple community organizations, the city of Austin reopened a rent assistance application on Friday to help Austin residents manage the affordable housing crisis. The application...

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