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PAC takes heat after using racist symbol Pepe the Frog in anti-Adler ad

One of Austin’s more prolific political action committees has apologized after releasing a video ad featuring Pepe the Frog, a cartoon frog used by anti-Semitic and alt-right groups. IndyAustin has collected thousands of dollars for several political goals, including opposing…

Local Politics • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Oct 30, 2018

Council plans additional post-mortem review of water crisis

Although last week’s crisis has passed and Austinites once again have clean drinking water in their homes and offices, City Council still has much work to do. In anticipation of the questions that would arrive in the aftermath of the…

City Hall • By Jessi Devenyns • Oct 30, 2018

Complaints filed against District 1 candidates

Complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission charge City Council District 1 candidates Natasha Harper-Madison and Vincent Harding with filing erroneous campaign finance reports in violation of the Texas Election Code. Both campaigns denied any violations when contacted Monday, but…

Elections • By Jo Clifton • Oct 30, 2018

Golf, recreation areas considered for future of Walter Long Park

Golf course, or no golf course? There are other questions being discussed with community members in and around East Austin about the future of Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park, but one of the main questions is whether the 3,695-acre park…

Planning • By Chad Swiatecki • Oct 30, 2018

PARD unburies contract infringement with cemetery contractor

Recently, city auditors found major flaws in how the city manages its contracts, and based on the testimony by a citizen at the Oct. 23 Parks and Recreation Board meeting, the city’s cemetery contract may fall into that category. “We…

Parks • By Jessi Devenyns • Oct 29, 2018

Anti-displacement recommendations take broad approach to combat gentrification

The task force convened late last year by City Council to study strategies for reversing Austin’s growing affordability and displacement problem has released its initial set of recommendations. Those recommendations include a mix of taxing mechanisms, social services and bond…

Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Oct 29, 2018

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Who funded the PACs that got two propositions on Austin's ballot this November?

A Californian who attempted a 2016 presidential run. A reported real estate investor in Arizona. These are some of the people who have given to political action committees behind two local ballot initiatives – propositions J and K. Political action committees…

Bonds & Propositions • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Oct 29, 2018

Reporter's Notebook: The more you know

Today in unsurprising news… The Circuit of the Americas has issued a statement on its position and involvement in the ongoing petition drive that could impact the city’s ability to complete a deal to build a soccer stadium on a…

Reporters' Notebook • By Elizabeth Pagano • Oct 29, 2018

Boil water order may be lifted Sunday

Austin Water Director Greg Meszaros said Thursday he expects a boil water notice for water utility customers to remain in effect until Sunday evening. In the meantime, the utility is working to satisfy all of its internal requirements as well…

Water • By Jo Clifton • Oct 26, 2018

As temperatures increase, investment in renewables is already shaving dollars off Austin utility bills

Despite summer 2018 being one of the hottest on record in Austin, energy prices did not spike with the temperature. Instead, energy costs for customers this summer were identical to those of summer 2017, even though temperatures were higher this…

Energy • By Ryan Thornton • Oct 26, 2018

Hillside Farmacy recommended for historical designation

There are buildings in this city for which historical zoning is a no-brainer. One of these properties is the Hillside Farmacy at 1209 E. 11th St. The application for this zoning change was presented to the Historic Landmark Commission along…

Preservation • By Jessi Devenyns • Oct 26, 2018

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Report highlights flaws in city contracting

City auditors found major flaws in how the city manages its contracts, with many of those weaknesses persisting citywide for several years, according to a special report issued this week. Audit Manager Katie Houston told the City Council Audit and…

City Hall • By Jo Clifton • Oct 25, 2018

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