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Morrison’s win reflects broad appeal in low turnout battle

At first glance, neighborhood activist Laura Morrison’s wide margin of victory in Saturday’s runoff election against developer Cid Galindo could be interpreted as neighborhood activism triumphing over new urbanism in the race to lead Austin’s future. That, however, is neither…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Jun 16, 2008

Commission OKs housing for homeless over neighbors’ objections

Few argue with Austin’s need for affordable housing, but when it comes down to deciding where to put it, the problems begin. Planning Commission members agonized over just such a decision Tuesday night, but in the end voted to approve…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Jun 16, 2008

Morrison takes lead in early vote

According to the Travis County Clerk’s Office, Laura Morrison took 60 percent of the early vote in the race to replace outgoing Council Member Betty Dunkerley.   The early vote was tabulated quickly but it could be quite some time…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Jun 14, 2008

Galindo amends four finance reports prior to runoff

Place 4 Council candidate Cid Galindo filed four amended campaign finance reports Thursday, changing the amount of money he has collected and spent as well as the amount left over in the final days of the race. His battle with…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Jun 13, 2008

Energy costs driving up Travis budget estimates

The high cost of energy is making the already tight Travis County budget that much harder to write this year. County budget officials began meeting this week with county departments to talk about budget requests. Over the last couple of…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jun 13, 2008

Aquifer district close to declaring first stage of drought

Drought season is upon us, but if you think that this year’s drought will be same as others in past years, think again. Local agencies such as the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District and…

Uncategorized • By Mark Richardson • Jun 13, 2008

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Wynn tries to set record straight on energy efficiency

Mayor Will Wynn sent an email to friends and supporters Wednesday to counteract attempts from the Austin Board of Realtors, among others, to thwart the city’s efforts to make existing homes more energy efficient.   Place 4 candidate Cid Galindo…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Jun 12, 2008

Planning Commission OKs new rule for theatres

Responding to a request to help a local theatre, the Planning Commission has endorsed a proposed change to the portion of the city code dealing with building height restrictions. The proposal would allow for a specific part of public theatres…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Jun 12, 2008

Music venues seek city’s help to survive

Supporting Austin’s music venues is an integral part of saving Austin’s music scene, Troy Dillinger, founder of Save Austin Music, told an Austin Live Music Task Force subcommittee last night.   The crowd was sparse– 6pm is not the best…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jun 12, 2008

Airport forecast turns partly cloudy

Airline mergers and a downturn in the economy could be hitting Austin Bergstrom International Airport hard as it moves into the next budget cycle. Speaking to the Austin Airport Advisory Commission last night, Shane Harbison outlined some of financial factors…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jun 11, 2008

Hays County ponders government center in Wimberley

The Hays County Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday got its first glimpse of the much-discussed Wimberley Government Center. The proposed center would be built out by renovating the First Baptist Church in Wimberley.   City Administrator Don Ferguson presented the converted…

Uncategorized • By Jacob Cottingham • Jun 11, 2008

Consultant briefs Council subcommittee on UT lands

David McGregor, the outside consultant hired by the University of Texas to lead development of plans for the Brackenridge tract, attended the Council Land Use and Transportation subcommittee meeting on Monday afternoon to talk about the public involvement process for…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Jun 10, 2008

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