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Documentary film highlights the history of an 1870s-era home and the story of Clarksville

Everyone involved in the making of “Haskell House and the Story of Clarksville,” a documentary short film about the oldest documented residence within the Clarksville National Register historic district, was recognized by the Austin Parks and Recreation Board at its…

Preservation • By Hunter Simmons • Jan 31, 2025

Council to consider a resolution to examine response to mental health-related 911 and 311 calls

One item on the hefty agenda for the first regular City Council meeting of 2025 will explore how the city responds to mental health-related incidents. This resolution, authored by Council Member Chito Vela, directs the city manager to prepare a…

Public Safety • By Mina Shekarchi • Jan 30, 2025

Proposals to address wildfire dangers face opposition

Two items on today’s City Council agenda related to wildfire prevention have raised alarms among at least two community groups – the Save Our Springs Alliance and Community Not Commodity. The agenda indicates that the first item would allocate nearly…

Fire • By Jo Clifton • Jan 30, 2025

Lady Bird Lake’s water levels dropped (again), raising questions about dam’s integrity

If you went out for a walk along Lady Bird Lake on Tuesday afternoon you might have noticed the water level was lower than usual. Muddy stretches of bank extended farther toward the center of the lake. The smell wasn’t…

Water • By Mose Buchele, KUT • Jan 30, 2025

Real estate leaders hear options for assisting Austin's threatened creatives

Members of the Austin real estate and development community got a look Wednesday at how unstable many local arts and cultural organizations are – and how they are being threatened by the growth pressures in the city’s hot market for…

Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Jan 30, 2025

TipSheet: Austin City Council 1.30.25

After a long holiday break, it’s time to turn our eyes back to local politics, with the first regular meeting of City Council in 2025. It’s also the first meeting for Council members Marc Duchen, Mike Siegel and Krista Laine.…

TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 30, 2025

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Austin scrambles to assess local impact of federal grant freeze

President Donald Trump issued a directive on Monday ordering a sweeping freeze on federal grants, including money to state and local governments. This action caused an immediate uproar, as well as lawsuits to put the order on hold. A federal…

Austin • By Jo Clifton • Jan 29, 2025

Austin ISD says it is prepared for potential impact of Trump's immigration policies

Officials for the largest school district in Central Texas said they have taken steps to prepare for the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Austin ISD General Counsel Kenneth M. Walker II said the district began reviewing its…

AISD • By Becky Fogel, KUT • Jan 29, 2025

Council to consider first widespread changes to parking rules in 15 years

City Council will consider a series of amendments to the city’s parking and mobility regulations on Thursday that would represent the first citywide changes to parking management in 15 years. The proposed changes to City Code chapters 12-3 and 12-5…

City Council • By Chad Swiatecki • Jan 29, 2025

Planning Commission endorses plan for vacant lot on Bruning Avenue

A small vacant lot and former junkyard in the North Loop neighborhood may become part of a new housing development stretching across three addresses after a Planning Commission vote to recommend rezoning the tract in a meeting on Jan. 14.…

Zoning • By Miles Wall • Jan 29, 2025

Task force delays decision on possible 2025 environmental bond package

The Bond Election Advisory Task Force has postponed making a recommendation on a potential 2025 bond election focused on environmental projects, citing the need for additional preparation and clarity from city staff. The decision to table the discussion until February…

Bonds & Propositions • By Chad Swiatecki • Jan 28, 2025

Neighbors seek reversal of site plan approval for Bull Creek office building

It’s a case that never ends. The Champion sisters filed suit against the city in 1994 and again in 2004 over what they could and could not do with their property. At least one slice of that property is still…

Planning • By Jo Clifton • Jan 28, 2025

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