Council to address transit-related displacement in anticipation of Project Connect

Amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority has indefinitely deferred $7.7 million in capital projects and another $11.9 million in operating projects, yet work on Project Connect, the region’s first mass transit system, may soon continue.…

Transportation • By Ryan Thornton • Apr 22, 2020

Commissioners Court approves community-generated emergency food contract

In an effort to simultaneously cut down on food waste and increase community access to food, the Commissioners Court unanimously approved a contract to provide supplemental emergency prepared food to Travis County residents. The $160,000 contract is the result of…

Austin • By Jessi Devenyns • Apr 22, 2020

Adler urges Austinites to stay at home despite state rollback

When Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that he would gradually begin to reopen the state, confusion began to mount about what that means for daily life. Is the stay-at-home order lifted? Should we begin to go back to life…

City Council • By Nina Hernandez • Apr 22, 2020

CAMPO commits $633 million to I-35 without a final list of cut projects

In the last week alone, hundreds of people from across the six-county region have contacted the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization requesting more time and analysis before it decides on the list of projects to defer in order to free…

Transportation • By Ryan Thornton • Apr 21, 2020

City braces for cuts to cultural arts funding, citing likely drastic hotel tax drop

The city has advised local artists and cultural contractors to hold off on submitting proposals for the next cycle of Cultural Arts project funding because of a likely drastic cut in arts money due to the impact of the Covid-19…

Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Apr 21, 2020

Austin Recovery says it can't afford to keep addiction treatment centers open because of Covid-19

Austin Recovery, a nonprofit that has provided substance abuse treatment in Central Texas since 1967,  is closing its doors because of the coronavirus. In a letter to staff last week, Austin Recovery board members said the organization’s existing funding gaps…

Public Health • By Andrew Weber, KUT • Apr 20, 2020

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County commissioners send admonishing letter to CAMPO

After weeks of debate, the Travis County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to send a letter to the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization criticizing its planning process for the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. However, despite concerns from commissioners and the public about…

Transportation • By Jessi Devenyns • Apr 20, 2020

Investigator largely unable to corroborate claims of bigotry against high-ranking Austin police

An outside investigator hired by the city of Austin to look into allegations of racism and homophobia against two assistant police chiefs has largely been unable to corroborate the accusations. “At this investigation’s conclusion, we can say we have a…

Police • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Apr 20, 2020

In 'survival mode,' Austin Pets Alive! flooded with community support

Visitors to the Austin Pets Alive! website are greeted by a pop-up message that says, “We are in survival mode and need your help.” The message redirects to a donation page called “Save Pets in Sweats,” which encourages community members…

Austin • By Nina Hernandez • Apr 20, 2020

Council pushes for financing, streamlined planning to encourage accessory dwellings

A resolution passed by City Council earlier this month may make it easier and less expensive for homeowners to construct accessory dwelling units on their property. City staff has been instructed to look for funding to provide low-cost loans to…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Apr 20, 2020

Gov. Abbott outlines plan to relax restrictions and gradually reopen Texas economy

Gov. Greg Abbott announced a plan to gradually reopen aspects of the state’s economy, with a goal of allowing Texans to return to work while containing the spread of COVID-19. A new “strike force” made up of state leaders and…

Public Health • By Samuel King • Apr 17, 2020

CommUnityCare opens new drive-thru testing sites

After indefinitely closing seven CommUnityCare clinics earlier this month, the community healthcare provider opened its second drive-thru Covid-19 testing center to serve eastern Travis County. CommUnityCare is also reopening two of its clinics in the Eastern Crescent. April 16 was…

Public Health • By Jessi Devenyns • Apr 17, 2020

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