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Stakeholders urge county to hurry up on implementing legal defense at bail hearings

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Travis County Commissioners Court, a coalition of people impacted by the justice system, community organizers and county staff gathered to urge commissioners to develop a permanent program allowing people who have just been arrested to…

Public Safety • By Lina Fisher • Jun 20, 2024

Judge rejects appeal in Central Health lawsuit

Judge Amy Clark Meachum has rejected a request by plaintiffs suing Central Health to take an immediate appeal to the 3rd Court of Appeals over the agency’s transfer of $35 million per year to the University of Texas Dell Medical…

Courts • By Jo Clifton • Jun 20, 2024

City launches free swim pilot program, eliminating fees at Walnut Creek Pool this summer

Austin is moving forward with a pilot program aimed at reducing pool fees as a way of increasing access this summer.  The city will eliminate fees entirely at Walnut Creek Pool in North Austin and offer two free days at…

Parks • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 20, 2024

Attorney general files appeal before rail trial begins

The Texas attorney general’s office filed an appeal to the 3rd Court of Appeals on Monday morning after Judge Eric Shepperd told a packed Travis County courtroom that he would not rule on a challenge to the jurisdiction before hearing…

Courts • By Jo Clifton • Jun 18, 2024

Planning Commission wants housing for older adults on city land near transit lines

The Planning Commission wants City Council to prioritize creating senior and disabled-accessible housing units on city-owned land located near transit corridors, with a priority given to equitable transit-oriented developments, or ETODs, throughout the area. At a meeting last week, the…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 18, 2024

St. Joseph Hall cleared for demolition on St. Ed's campus

Historic Landmark Commission members have given their unanimous blessing to the demolition of  St. Edward’s University’s St. Joseph Hall, despite its architectural significance and historic association with the Brothers of the Holy Cross. The hall, which stands at 3001 S.…

Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 18, 2024

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Future of MACC takes shape as expansion work continues

It felt reassuring for Lily Zamarripa-Saenz in April when she was able to tour the grounds of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center and see the progress on the $27 million expansion she and other community members had…

Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 17, 2024

Austin Energy on track on its goals for assisting low-income customers

A year and a half into Austin Energy’s campaign to expand its Customer Assistance Program, the utility says it’s on track to enroll 90 percent of eligible ratepayers by June of next year. The enrollment target dates back to December…

Energy • By Kali Bramble • Jun 17, 2024

Travis County judge dismisses Paxton's lawsuit over Austin ordinance decriminalizing pot

A Travis County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Austin over its 2022 voter-approved ordinance decriminalizing marijuana possession. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the suit in January, alleging Austin was violating state law and promoting “the use of…

Courts • By Luz Moreno-Lozano, KUT • Jun 17, 2024

Project Connect lawsuit likely headed to appeal before trial

The Project Connect lawsuit expected to go to trial Monday appears destined for appeal instead. Assistant Attorney General Alyssa Bixby-Lawson, whose office opposes efforts by the city of Austin and the Austin Transit Partnership to validate voter-approved bonds for constructing…

Transit • By Jo Clifton • Jun 14, 2024

Airport Advisory Commission accepts FAA grants for airport expansion

On June 12, the Airport Advisory Commission heard a slew of good news from Austin’s Department of Aviation staff. For one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation, a series of improvements are on their way – chief among them,…

Transportation • By Lina Fisher • Jun 14, 2024

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, with the airport control tower visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Austin airport is getting new runway safety tech that could have prevented near-miss

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport will have crucial new runway safety equipment installed by the end of the month. Federal investigators say the technology could have prevented a near-miss between two planes that could have killed 131 people last year. The Federal Aviation Administration…

Transportation • By Nathan Bernier, KUT • Jun 14, 2024

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