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SOS, Save Oak Hill sue TxDOT, other agencies

Two different lawsuits were filed Monday seeking to change the Texas Department of Transportation’s plans for the Oak Hill Parkway. One suit emphasizes protection of endangered species; the second seeks to change the design of the parkway, not only for…

Courts • By Jo Clifton • Jul 31, 2019

Travis County approves final application for public defender's office

On Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court gave final approval to an application for state funding to set up a public defender’s office. While there are a couple of details that the court hopes to nail down in the coming…

Travis County • By Jack Craver • Jul 31, 2019

Historic zoning for childhood home of AISD's first two Hispanic teachers recommended

In a unanimous vote, the Historic Landmark Commission is sending a 100-year-old house that was the home of the Austin Independent School District’s first Hispanic teachers to City Council with a recommendation for historic zoning. When photos failed to depict…

Preservation • By Jessi Devenyns • Jul 30, 2019

Two firefighters fired over 'theft' of exam

Fire Chief Joel Baker has fired two firefighters, Nicholas Schroeder and Anthony Stewart, who were attending classes on handling hazardous materials, after Schroeder allegedly stole a copy of the final exam and Stewart took photos of it. The class was…

Fire • By Jo Clifton • Jul 30, 2019

Amid criticism, Travis County DA resigns from state sexual assault task force

Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore resigned from the state’s Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force on Friday. Her appointment was cut short after critics, including survivors suing over Moore’s record of handling sexual assaults, expressed concern. The task force was…

Austin • By Nadia Hamdan • Jul 30, 2019

Council, neighbors plan meetings on how to manage South Austin shelter

City leaders and residents are planning a series of meetings in the coming weeks to help them move forward and provide some clarity on efforts to manage the city’s growing homeless population. The Aug. 8 City Council meeting – the…

Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Jul 29, 2019

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Historic zoning moves forward for 'godfather' of A-frame religious architecture in Austin

Midcentury A-frame churches may be a dime a dozen in Austin, but there is one in particular that caused the now-familiar style to proliferate. The Prince of Peace Church at 1711 E. Oltorf St. is the reason “that form became…

Preservation • By Jessi Devenyns • Jul 29, 2019

Planning Commission rejects city’s gradualism in modest rezoning case

The Planning Commission clashed with city staff Tuesday by voting in favor of a request to rezone two lots at 6501 and 6503 Cannonleague Drive from Family Residence (SF-3) to Urban Family Residence (SF-5). According to staff, the requested designation…

Zoning • By Ryan Thornton • Jul 29, 2019

Austin Monitor Radio: AISD school consolidation

This week, Austin Independent School District’s Dr. Lisa Goodnow, who is the associate superintendent of academics and social and emotional learning, and Matias Segura, AISD operations officer, join Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver to talk about the current process to…

Radio • By Austin Monitor • Jul 29, 2019

Austin Monitor Radio: APL Director Roosevelt Weeks

Curious about the latest at Austin Public Library? This week we go straight to the stacks to discuss just that. Listen in below as Austin Monitor reporter Jack Craver talks with Library Director Roosevelt Weeks. Austin Monitor Radio is produced…

Radio • By Austin Monitor • Jul 29, 2019

Travis County eyes hotel tax to renovate expo center

The Travis County Commissioners Court made a move Tuesday that could put it in direct competition with the city of Austin for millions of dollars of future revenue from hotel stays. The three commissioners present voted unanimously to ask county…

Travis County • By Jack Craver • Jul 26, 2019

Golf study recommends changes at Hancock, Muny

A study from the National Golf Foundation recommends that the city consider revamping the aging Hancock Golf Course at 41st and Red River streets and transforming it into a modern golf learning center. This is just one of several recommendations…

Parks • By Jo Clifton • Jul 26, 2019

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