What does homelessness in Austin look like in 2025? A new census will shed some light.

Lee esta historia en español On a single night in late January, volunteers from around the city will conduct a census of Austin’s most vulnerable residents, counting as many people experiencing homelessness as possible. This biennial point-in-time count is overseen…

Austin • By Olivia Aldridge, KUT • Jan 8, 2025

Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea urges local climate resilience initiatives to combat coming federal turn

Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea has been a mainstay of the Austin environmental movement for decades. Though she’s seen many gains in that area since her political career began, the relentless changing climate of our region has kept up the…

Travis County • By Lina Fisher • Jan 7, 2025

In 2025, Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard eyes building more supportive housing and strengthening climate resilience

Coming from her background in affordable housing at the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition, Travis County Commissioner Ann Howard has always prioritized the same throughout her tenure at the county. 2024 saw two big wins on that front, she says: “There’s…

Travis County • By Lina Fisher • Jan 7, 2025

Commissioner Travillion finds integration of public services as key to success

In 2024, Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion approached his work with a clear conviction: The challenges facing East Austinites are deeply interconnected. To truly serve his constituents, he recognized that solving these issues required a multidimensional approach – what he…

Travis County • By Madeline de Figueiredo • Jan 7, 2025

Watson touts moves toward stability, predictability for city services in 2024

Mayor Kirk Watson returns to the word “stability” frequently when discussing the moves and decisions inside City Hall in 2024 and what residents want headed into 2025. For Watson, stability and predictability come in the form of things like the…

City Council • By Chad Swiatecki • Jan 6, 2025

Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025

For the past two years, Travis County Judge Andy Brown has told the Austin Monitor he wants to double down on overdose prevention, mental health care and passenger rail. Looking ahead to 2025, those priorities have not changed – but…

Travis County • By Lina Fisher • Jan 6, 2025

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From deep dives to creative thinking, Alison Alter brought an innovative approach to her policy work

When Alison Alter came into office in 2017, her primary issues were parks, climate change and responsible growth. That was just a preview. Over the next eight years, the District 10 City Council member built an expansive policy portfolio that…

City Council • By Amy Smith • Jan 3, 2025

Marc Duchen readies to take his place on the dais for District 10

After besting his only opponent in the Nov. 5 election, Marc Duchen is getting ready to take the City Council District 10 seat. He will succeed Council Member Alison Alter, who is retiring after two terms. Duchen represents a change…

City Council • By Jo Clifton • Jan 3, 2025

Paige Ellis is feeling energized for Council collaboration on parks, climate and mobility in 2025

If Paige Ellis had to sum up City Council’s work this year in one word, she said she would choose “momentum.” Ellis, who represents Southwest Austin’s District 8, has served on Council through a series of challenges that were truly…

City Council • By Mina Shekarchi • Jan 2, 2025

Drawing on his last two years, Qadri hopes to expand his leadership on mobility

After a busy year, Zo Qadri has set his sights on taking on more mobility work in 2025. That seems an apt role for the City Council member who represents District 9, which covers Downtown, the University of Texas and…

City Council • By Amy Smith • Jan 2, 2025

A look back: Austin’s year in review

With 2024 drawing to close, it’s time to look back on the local headlines that dominated the news (or held a special place in our hyperlocal hearts) before looking forward to the year ahead. Happy News Year! WE HAVE A…

Austin • By Austin Monitor • Dec 30, 2024

Pool reflects on housing and environmental progress as she closes 10 years on Council

Leslie Pool faced something of a quandary nearly two years ago, when she considered running for the office of tax assessor-collector for Travis County. Knowing that her time as a City Council member would expire in 2024, she saw the…

City Council • By Chad Swiatecki • Dec 30, 2024

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