Council OKs getting rid of some occupancy limits

As expected, City Council on Thursday moved forward with a resolution from District 9 Council Member Zo Qadri directing city management to eliminate occupancy limits related to familial status within the city’s Land Development Code. The final vote was 9-1,…

Housing • By Jo Clifton • Jun 2, 2023

Austin pays $88 million to settle legal fight over ABIA's South Terminal demolition

The city of Austin will shell out $88 million to Lonestar Airport Holdings, the company running the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The move paves the way for the terminal’s demolition and construction of a new concourse capable of…

Transportation • By Nathan Bernier, KUT • Jun 2, 2023

Firearms, unsafe drivers still seen as greatest safety threats for Sixth Street

The presence of firearms and the possibility of a vehicle breaking through barricades and entering crowds are the two greatest threats to Austin’s popular Sixth Street nightlife district, according to police and emergency leaders. The Downtown Commission received updates last…

Public Safety • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 2, 2023

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Travis County considers own 'Marshall Plan'

Travis County is mulling its very own “Marshall Plan” – an all-encompassing system for revamping social programs in East Travis County, modeled after the post-World War II plan to rebuild Europe’s economy and infrastructure. On Thursday, Economic Development & Strategic…

Travis County • By Seth Smalley • Jun 2, 2023

Council debates data-retention period for license plate reader pilot program

City Council is negotiating how long the Austin Police Department should retain data from dashboard camera license plate readers – weighing civil liberty protections against potential crime-solving benefits – in preparation for a pilot program using the technology.  Council defunded…

Police • By Emma Freer • Jun 1, 2023

Proposal to change Council meeting rules draws opposition

City Clerk Myrna Rios has proposed changes, some of them controversial, to rules for the conduct at City Council meetings. Council is scheduled to take up the new rules at today’s meeting. During Tuesday’s work session, Rios defended her proposals,…

City Hall • By Jo Clifton • Jun 1, 2023

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1,200 housing units planned near Lakeline, pending zoning change

The Planning Commission on May 23 recommended allowing up to 1,200 housing units on the last 30 acres of undeveloped land in the 446-acre Leander Rehabilitation planned unit development, instead of office and commercial space as had previously been planned.…

Planning • By Jonathan Lee • Jun 1, 2023

TipSheet: Austin City Council, 6.1.23

City Council will once again convene for a meeting today. We’ve done our best to predict what might be of interest, based on the posted agenda. However, our best can vary, so anyone looking for the whole of possibility offered…

TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 1, 2023

Austin's light-rail plans set to advance after narrowly dodging Texas-sized wrecking ball

Austin’s light-rail ambitions are barreling ahead after narrowly escaping the clutches of Texas lawmakers determined to rein in the multibillion-dollar transit expansion. But the voter-approved plan, known as Project Connect, must still navigate a tricky track laden with potential legal…

Transit • By Nathan Bernier, KUT • May 31, 2023

Austin music venues could receive $100K liquor tax rebates from new state incubator

Live music venues in Austin could receive up to $100,000 annually in state liquor tax rebates from a new program created to provide relief for the state’s live music industry. The Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program was passed by the…

Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • May 31, 2023

Christopher Taylor murder trial to be rescheduled after mistrial

The trial of the Austin police officer accused of murder in the 2020 shooting of Mike Ramos ended in a mistrial on Friday. Travis County Judge Dana Blazey is working with prosecutors and the defense team to determine the date…

Courts • By Nina Hernandez • May 31, 2023

Good news, bad news from Legislature for Austin

For the city of Austin, the just-ended 88th regular legislative session offered both good news and disappointments, as outlined in a lengthy memo from Brie Franco, the city’s intergovernmental relations officer. On Tuesday, as her team was getting ready to…

City Hall • By Jo Clifton • May 31, 2023

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