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On Sept. 7, 2024, The Texas Tribune Festival housing affordability panel featured city council member Canessa Fuentes, Tribune reporter Joshua Fetcher, Texas 2036 executive VP A.J. Rodriguez, Real Estate Council of Austin VP Alina Carnahan and UT Urban Lab Director Steven Pedigo.

Through the roof: officials on state of housing affordability, availability

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter September 7, 2024

City of Austin officials and local leaders spoke about state solutions to the affordable housing crisis within Austin during a panel at this year’s Texas Tribune Festival.  Hosted at the festival’s...

An audience member poses a question during the "Future of Local Control" panel at the Tribune Festival on Sept. 6, 2024.

City officials speak about ‘the future of local control’ in Texas

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter September 6, 2024

Texas' biggest cities are having trouble addressing local issues due to state interference, Travis and Harris County politicians said Friday during a panel during this year’s Texas Tribune Festival. The...

Attorney General files voter registration lawsuit against Travis County officials

Attorney General files voter registration lawsuit against Travis County officials

Naina Srivastava, Senior News Reporter September 6, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a complaint against multiple Travis County officials on Friday for contracting a voter registration service that identifies eligible and unregistered voters. The...

People relax in Barton Springs on Aug. 28, 2023.

City of Austin announces prolonged closure of Barton Springs Pool

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter September 5, 2024

Barton Springs Pool will be closed for several weeks to address repairs for a leak in an old water pipe, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. During a weekly maintenance check, city staff...

Megabus discontinues service in Texas

Megabus discontinues service in Texas

Ren Leija, News Desk Editor September 5, 2024

Megabus announced to riders last month it will be pulling out of Texas. The company has ceased operations on all routes connecting major Texas cities, including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. “Unfortunately,...

Austin City staff remove amendments from November ballot

Austin City staff remove amendments from November ballot

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter September 3, 2024

The city of Austin announced on Aug. 30 that 13 charter amendments initially approved by the Austin City Council will no longer appear on the November ballot following a lawsuit filed last month by the...

Austin Energy provides update after power outages

Austin Energy provides update after power outages

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter September 2, 2024

Austin Energy has deployed a permanent fix to a transformer substation following a power outage experienced in Southwest Austin, including the West Campus area.  On the evening of Aug. 22, 6,400 residents...

A single CapMetro e-bike remains at UT's BikeShare station at the corner of Dean Keaton Street and Whitis Avenue on August 29, 2024.

CapMetro BikeShare rebrand rolls out new e-bikes, expands rental locations

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter August 29, 2024

CapMetro began the rollout of its revamped all-electric bike system last month, which includes an all-electric bike fleet, more docking stations and a new rental app. All stations are expected to be fully...

Protesters gather outside of the Texas State Capitol on Jan. 22, 2023.

Former City council member sues city of Austin over logistical abortion fund

Riley Walsh, General News Reporter August 27, 2024

A former Austin City Council member filed a lawsuit on Aug. 20 challenging a recent budget amendment that allocates $400,000 to expand the city’s Reproductive Health Grant.   The amendment, which...

A pedestrian crosses the street on  San Jacinto Boulevard on UT's campus on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

City of Austin to improve transit, safety on Trinity Street, San Jacinto Boulevard

Laura Rivera, Senior News Reporter August 25, 2024

A new $1 million construction project implementing a series of public transit enhancements began mid-August to improve safety and transit on Trinity Street and San Jacinto Boulevard.  These improvements,...

Austin City Hall on Sept. 12, 2023.

Austin City Council approves largest budget to date

Matthew Gomez, Senior News Reporter August 23, 2024

The Austin City Council approved a $5.9 billion budget on Aug. 14. Proposed in June, the fiscal year 2024-25 budget is the largest in the city’s history.  The $5.9 billion budget includes investments...

City of Austin launches centralized support hub for sexual assault survivors

City of Austin launches centralized support hub for sexual assault survivors

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter August 12, 2024

The city of Austin announced the launch of a new website and a public service announcement campaign for sexual assault survivors in an Aug. 1 press release.  The website was created in collaboration...

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