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Scrambling to fill unwanted correctional jobs, the county approves advertising contract

Travis County just granted the Sheriff’s Office a substantial chunk of money to help remedy its vacancy problem. On Tuesday, the Commissioners Court approved the transfer to the Sheriff’s Office to pay for a $483,000 contract with Palladium Media –…

Public Safety • By Seth Smalley • May 11, 2023

C3 announces ACL Fest economic impact, with $7.2M donated to parks improvements

In a clear sign of the resilience of outdoor music festivals after the Covid-19 pandemic, data released yesterday show the 2022 edition of Austin City Limits Music Festival produced $447.9 million in economic impact. That number represents a substantial jump…

Parks • By Chad Swiatecki • May 10, 2023

Airport Advisory, Environmental commissions consider working relationship

The Airport Advisory Commission is considering a resolution this week that would establish a working relationship with the Environmental Commission. The change would allow the Environmental Commission to advise the Airport Advisory Commission on airport projects that may have impacts…

Environment • By Nina Hernandez • May 10, 2023

Neighborhood groups warn of bill to limit, kill city regulations

Members of two neighborhood coalitions have been contacting members of the Texas House to alert them to what they perceive as an especially dangerous bill, one that could strip cities throughout the state, as well as counties and special districts,…

Land Development Code • By Jo Clifton • May 10, 2023

City commission looks at proposal for new communication center

The Urban Transportation Committee was presented last Tuesday with the prospect of a second facility to operate CTECC: the Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center. The purpose of CTECC is to facilitate more efficient communication and data sharing between agencies,…

Public Safety • By Ava Garderet • May 10, 2023

Travis County commissioners, Doggett celebrate "unprecedented" investment in social safety net

The Travis County Commissioners Court and U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett celebrated federal dollars allocated to address community needs and assist local nonprofit organizations at a Monday press conference. Several speakers credited Doggett for securing the $51 million from the Local…

Travis County • By Nina Hernandez • May 9, 2023

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Austin passed a sweeping police oversight measure. Here's what happens next.

Austin resoundingly approved an expansion of police oversight on Saturday. About 80 percent of voters in the city approved Proposition A, while the same percentage of voters shut down the opposing proposition, Prop B. Now comes the hard part. City leaders will have to…

Bonds & Propositions • By Andrew Weber, KUT • May 9, 2023

Erwin Center demolition marks latest change in ever-shifting health care district

Demolition of the Frank Erwin Center arena on the University of Texas campus is expected to begin next month, following approval last week from UT leaders to move ahead with the $25 million teardown of the longtime home for both…

Planning • By Chad Swiatecki • May 9, 2023

Rezoning on Anderson Mill won’t allow for used car lot

City Council last week rejected a rezoning request from the owners of property on Anderson Mill Road that would have allowed them to open a used car lot on the property. However, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly offered to help Ramin…

Zoning • By Jo Clifton • May 9, 2023

City to calculate housing gains possible with new building height compatibility rules

City staff members are moving ahead with analyzing how a change to area building height compatibility requirements could disrupt the local housing market. The analysis, which was called for as part of a December resolution by City Council that was…

Land Development Code • By Chad Swiatecki • May 8, 2023

Council aims to make subdividing property easier

In a move aimed at increasing housing supply, City Council on Thursday passed a resolution to make it easier and cheaper to subdivide properties. Council Member Ryan Alter, the sponsor of the resolution, said that splitting land into multiple lots…

Land Development Code • By Jonathan Lee • May 8, 2023

Demolitions get green light at historically brief Historic Landmark Commission meeting

An unusually brief meeting took place at City Hall last Wednesday, with the Historic Landmark Commission bidding adieu to a number of aging properties with little fanfare. The first of two properties approved for demolition was 1904 Raleigh Ave., a…

Preservation • By Kali Bramble • May 8, 2023

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