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Travis considering development moratorium over Trinity Aquifer

The Travis County Commissioners Court has begun to consider an amendment to county code that would temporarily halt some development in the western portion of its jurisdiction. The move, a moratorium on plat approval for any projects that would draw…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Oct 13, 2010

Candidates for Hays County Judge highlight issues at candidate forum

The race for Hays County Judge came to the forefront last night in a multi-office candidate forum, sponsored by the San Marcos chapter of the League of Women Voters, as partisan candidate sniped at each other’s positions on a variety…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Oct 12, 2010

ZAP wants more neighborhood input before rezoning Manchaca tract

The Zoning and Platting Commission has sent attorney Nikelle Meade back to negotiate with homeowners in the Olympia Park neighborhood before considering a zoning change on a two-acre retail property on South Manchaca.   The current state of Manchaca through…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Oct 12, 2010

CAMPO Board hires Maureen McCoy as new director

Maureen McCoy was named to the permanent top spot with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization last night but not without some initial indecisiveness from members of the Transportation Policy Board.   Members insisted it was not a reflection on…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Oct 12, 2010

McCoy named to lead CAMPO

Members of the transportation policy board of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Authority (CAMPO) named Maureen McCoy as the new director tonight after motions to delay the decision and repost the position failed.   The board interviewed McCoy and Douglas…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Oct 11, 2010

McCoy named to lead CAMPO

Members of the transportation policy board of the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Authority (CAMPO) named Maureen McCoy as the new director tonight after motions to delay the decision and repost the position failed.   The board interviewed McCoy and Douglas…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Oct 11, 2010

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Travis County commissioners facing septic problems

According to a local engineer Steve Wenzel, up to 90 percent of Travis County’s septic systems may be in violation of state regulations. Whether or not his testimony is accurate, Travis’ Commissioners Court continues to see variance requests from property…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Oct 11, 2010

Austin homeless advocate publishes book promoting living wage

All in all, it was a good couple of weeks for Richard Troxell.   With Troxell’s backing, changes to the city’s Downtown No Sit/No Lie Ordinance that would allow for more medical exemptions to the law were recommended on Sept.…

Uncategorized • By Josh Rosenblatt • Oct 8, 2010

Acevedo’s helicopter request brings larger debate on public safety funding

A debate has surfaced among city officials about the usefulness of acquiring three new helicopters for the Austin Police Department. On one side, Police Chief Art Acevedo argues that the units are necessary additions that could help with police enforcement…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Oct 8, 2010

ZAP reluctantly approves subdivision on environmentally rich land

Parcels of land, even those that have multiple environmental features, still get developed in Austin, as the Zoning and Platting Commission proved Tuesday night.   The Springs of Walnut Creek is a 108-home subdivision planned for 63 acres off Interstate…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Oct 7, 2010

City’s taxable sales numbers up for second straight month

Staying strong in the face of a stubborn national recession, Austin saw its taxable sales revenue increase for the second straight month when compared to the same period last year. In a memo sent yesterday to City Council members and…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Oct 7, 2010

East Austin activists call for more scrutiny of proposed disc golf course

The possible construction of a disc golf course next to Roy Guerrero Colorado River Park has brought accusations of willful gentrification and neglect on the part of city staff. That anger, represented by East Austin activist group PODER, stems in…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Oct 7, 2010

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