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...

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...

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 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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...