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Downtown safety team to expand in coming months amid APD shortage

Downtown safety team to expand in coming months amid APD shortage

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter August 8, 2024

A team dedicated to safety in downtown Austin is set to expand in the coming months due to an Austin police officer shortage. The Downtown Austin Alliance’s Downtown Safety Team, which is owned...

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Bylaws proposed for more oversight on Austin natural gas rates

Daniela Capistran, General News Reporter August 8, 2024

The city of Austin’s Resource Management Commission proposed bylaw amendments on July 23 asking for permission to advise the City Council on issues regarding natural gas. Currently, there is no oversight...

A CapMetro Bus slows down in front of a bus stop on Guadalupe Street on Aug. 5, 2024.

CapMetro pauses shift to all-electric buses

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter August 8, 2024

CapMetro is temporarily halting the purchase of a new all-electric fleet due to industry-wide battery technology challenges. The CapMetro Board of Directors addressed the pause during a sustainability...

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Austin City Council unanimously confirms Lisa Davis as APD’s Chief of Police

Erika Pernis and Ren Leija August 8, 2024

The Austin City Council approved the city manager’s selection for the Austin Police Department’s new police chief, Lisa Davis, in a special meeting on Tuesday. Davis previously served as assistant...

Austin’s Downtown Density Bonus Program updates expansion of boundaries in University Neighborhood Overlay

Austin’s Downtown Density Bonus Program updates expansion of boundaries in University Neighborhood Overlay

Daniela Capistran, General News Reporter August 1, 2024

The Austin City Council passed a resolution on July 18, modifying Austin’s Downtown Density Bonus Program, which was established in 2014 to promote the development of high-rise buildings to support affordable...

East sixth street pictured the night of Sunday, July, 28 2024.

Dallas realty company continues revitalization of 6th Street

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter August 1, 2024

A Dallas-based realty company is continuing its efforts to revitalize the East 6th Street neighborhood in downtown Austin. Stream Realty Partners, among others, announced plans to redevelop the...

$108,000 budget to support college food pantries to be renewed in 2024-2025 city budget

$108,000 budget to support college food pantries to be renewed in 2024-2025 city budget

Riley Walsh, General News Reporter August 1, 2024

A $108,000 grant meant to support food-insecure students in Austin is likely to be renewed at upcoming City Council meetings later this month and will last through the next fiscal year.  The College...

Austin-Round Rock area unemployment rate increases slightly, symposium set to boost local workforce skills

Austin-Round Rock area unemployment rate increases slightly, symposium set to boost local workforce skills

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter July 29, 2024

The Texas Workforce Commission reported earlier this month the unemployment rate in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area rose from May 2024 to June 2024. The unemployment rate rose...

Austin PD set to receive budget increase, EMS looks for additional resources

Austin PD set to receive budget increase, EMS looks for additional resources

Ren Leija, Senior News Reporter July 25, 2024

City Manager T.C. Broadnax proposed a historic budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with notable increases for the Austin Police Department, but emergency medical service officials are left wanting more...

The Travis County Juvenile Detention Center pictured on July 18, 2024.

Travis County Juvenile Probation Department proposes expansion of youth juvenile facility

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter July 23, 2024

The Travis County Juvenile Probation Department proposed a $250-300 million expansion of its juvenile detention complex in South Austin last month. Department leaders proposed the expansion at the Travis...

City updates displacement risk, Project Connect spending map for first time since 2020

City updates displacement risk, Project Connect spending map for first time since 2020

Caroline McConnico, Senior News Reporter July 23, 2024

The City of Austin Housing Department updated its Displacement Risk Area Map and Dashboard for the first time since 2020, identifying city areas where displacement increased, according to a July 11 press...

Mayor Kirk Watson speaks during the City Council’s budget presentation by City Manager T.C. Broadnax on July 12, 2024.

Mayor Kirk Watson calls for extended timeline for comprehensive climate, infrastructure bond

Erika Pernis, Senior News Reporter July 19, 2024

The Austin City Council adopted a resolution on July 18 calling for a comprehensive bond package to address climate and infrastructure improvements to be voted on by November 2026. On June 28, Mayor...

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