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Ken Paxton sues Travis County for approving security funds for DA José Garza behind closed doors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed another lawsuit against the Travis County Commissioners Court on Monday – this time over a $115,000 payment the court made to District Attorney José Garza’s office behind closed doors. The payment was approved during a…

Courts • By Katy McAfee, KUT News • Oct 1, 2024

Council rejects Texas Gas Service rate hike

Despite reining in its initial proposal, Texas Gas Service has still failed to win over City Council in its endeavor to raise prices for Austin ratepayers. The utility faced backlash this summer with news of its plans to aggressively hike…

Resources • By Kali Bramble • Oct 1, 2024

Auditor finds PARD employee improperly used rec center for birthday party

A new report from the Office of the City Auditor found that a Parks and Recreation Department employee violated city policy by organizing a birthday party at a recreation center he oversaw without reserving or paying the proper fees to…

City Hall • By Chad Swiatecki • Oct 1, 2024

Travis County passes budget with a focus on justice reform

Last week, the Travis County Commissioners Court passed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, totaling almost $2 billion – investments in the county’s mental health care services and legal defense apparatus mean the average homeowner will see an increase of about…

Budget • By Lina Fisher • Sep 30, 2024

Preservation of Palm Park's history and culture still a priority for residents

The Parks and Recreation Board last week heard the results of the second community engagement process on the Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park as part of the third phase of the Waterloo Greenway Project. PARD staff restarted the community engagement…

Planning • By Amy Smith • Sep 30, 2024

City Council adopts new rules around allowing residents to speak at meetings

City Council made several changes to its meeting rules that the city hopes will improve public engagement and transparency. The changes adopted Thursday follow a Travis County judge’s ruling in May that found the city had violated the Texas Open…

City Council • By Luz Moreno-Lozano, KUT • Sep 30, 2024

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Council tells staff to find funds for continued use of Marshalling Yard

On Thursday, City Council approved a resolution directing City Manager T.C. Broadnax to find funding to continue use of the Marshalling Yard emergency shelter for homeless people in Austin. The resolution specifically directs staff not to use money already allocated…

City Council • By Jo Clifton • Sep 27, 2024

In an unusual hearing, Ethics Commission advances complaints against Greco and Watson to next phase

Ethics complaints filed against mayoral candidate Doug Greco and incumbent Mayor Kirk Watson will move to a final hearing next month, but an anticipated court ruling could circumvent the proceedings. In a preliminary hearing Wednesday, the Ethics Review Commission determined…

Elections • By Amy Smith • Sep 27, 2024

Delayed CapMetro Rapid routes to launch next year with slower service and diesel buses

Capital Metro’s newest high-frequency bus routes have been delayed, and now the transit agency says the Expo Center and Pleasant Valley routes will launch next year with reduced frequency and diesel-powered buses instead of the promised electric ones. The delays are pushing back…

Transit • By Nathan Bernier, KUT • Sep 27, 2024

City taps Rally Austin for funds to buy historic cultural spaces

The city plans to give Rally Austin control over an estimated $11 million designated to purchase historic properties that could enhance tourism and cultural uses. Thursday’s City Council meeting saw passage on consent of a resolution that directs staff to…

Preservation • By Chad Swiatecki • Sep 27, 2024

UT looks to promote music throughout campus with Longhorn Live initiative

The University of Texas has announced a number of new projects focused on increasing the profile and impact of music on the school’s campus and further into Austin. The Longhorn Live music initiative looks to highlight existing musicians and programs…

Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Sep 26, 2024

Council work sessions slated to resume, with some changes

It looks like City Council work sessions may be resuming soon. After three consecutive cancellations, there was some speculation that work sessions might be eliminated, or only utilized for necessary Council briefings. However, today, Council will vote on a proposal…

City Council • By Mina Shekarchi • Sep 26, 2024

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