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Survey says spend creative spaces money throughout East Austin

More than 600 respondents to a recent survey have weighed in to push for the city to use $12 million in bond money to create multiple performance centers for arts and music uses in East Austin. Initial results of the…

Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 12, 2019

ZAP recommends allowing cellphone tower on church property

Data use on cell phones has become so ubiquitous that Verizon Wireless is finding some of its towers overwhelmed by capacity. One area Verizon is unable to adequately serve is in North Austin at the Parmer Lane and MoPac Expressway…

Planning • By Jessi Devenyns • Jun 12, 2019

Audit finds management violating ethics rules

A report just released by the Office of the City Auditor says city management ignored a violation of city code by an employee serving on a city commission that covers subject matter related to her department – despite a warning…

City Hall • By Jo Clifton • Jun 11, 2019

Austin at risk for violating federal ozone standards

Ozone levels in the Austin area have been hovering just below federal violation levels for the last six years. Ground-level ozone – or “bad” ozone – is an ingredient in smog and a primary pollutant that can cause a number…

Environment • By Jessi Devenyns • Jun 11, 2019

Council sets tow fee to track with consumer price index change

City Council responded Thursday to a request from local towing companies and the Austin Police Department to raise the fee for non-consent tows taking place in the city. The vote sets the fee at $185 for tows initiated by the…

City Council • By Ryan Thornton • Jun 11, 2019

'Statesman' reporter recounts 'mistake' that allowed lakefront properties to avoid paying taxes

Housing affordability is one of Austin’s biggest challenges during this period of economic growth. Even after someone buys a home or rents property, as the value of that property goes up, so does the annual tax bill. But some of…

Austin • By Nathan Bernier, KUT • Jun 11, 2019

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Why does one company get all of Travis County's electronic monitoring business?

In recent years, Travis County has seen an increase in the number of people released from jail on bail on condition that they wear some type of monitoring device, whether it tracks their location or detects the presence of alcohol.…

Public Safety • By Jack Craver • Jun 10, 2019

Shoal Creek Trail solution coming to Council

After a catastrophic landslide carved a 30-foot-high cliff through residents’ backyards along Shoal Creek last year, the city sprang into action to devise a plan to stabilize what was left. However, the slope shifted again this spring, leaving Austinites wondering…

Environment • By Jessi Devenyns • Jun 10, 2019

Council zones McKalla Place for end-of-summer groundbreaking

City Council unanimously approved a rezoning of the city-owned McKalla Place property on Thursday, granting Precourt Sports Ventures the entitlements needed to move forward with its proposed site plan. The vote redesignates the property at 10414 McKalla Place and 10617½…

Uncategorized • By Ryan Thornton • Jun 10, 2019

Reporter's Notebook: Very arcane issues

Details, details… Recently, a complaint by the Board of Adjustment brought to light their perceived issues with city-provided legal counsel. It also brought to light a misconception about Austin Monitor coverage. In William Burkhardt’s “Bar Grievance Complaint Against Mr. Brent…

Uncategorized • By Austin Monitor • Jun 10, 2019

Austin Monitor Radio: HACA

On this week’s Austin Monitor Radio, reporter Jack Craver talks with the Housing Authority of the City of Austin about projects in the works and the agency’s ongoing effort to serve an increasing population in need of housing. Listen in…

Radio • By Austin Monitor • Jun 10, 2019

No decision on Butler Pitch & Putt contract

With Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison both absent for a vote at Thursday’s meeting, City Council has postponed approving a contract of up to 20 years for Pecan Grove Golf Partners for managing Austin’s nearly 70-year-old Butler…

City Council • By Ryan Thornton • Jun 7, 2019

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