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At massive Hill’s Cafe redevelopment, cottage demolition put on hold

Pieces continue to fall into place for a planned mixed-use development at the former site of Hill’s Cafe, though Historic Landmark Commission members put one of those pieces on hold at their most recent meeting in the hopes that a…

Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 13, 2024

Charts showing projected future climate over Austin

New climate report shows last summer's record-high temps might not be a fluke

The results are in from researchers at the University of Texas’ Climate CoLab, and those who hoped last summer’s record-breaking temperatures to be a deviation from the norm might want to adjust their expectations. The new Climate Projections report, which…

Environment • By Kali Bramble • Jun 12, 2024

Music Commission recommends fine-tuning city incentives for music venues, creative spaces

Members of the Music Commission want the city to explore more ways for a proposed incentive program for small businesses to address some of the specific real estate realities live music venues face throughout the city. Last week’s meeting included…

Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 12, 2024

City’s historic preservation commission and code enforcement look to get in sync

After several recent cases that illustrated a divide between the city’s code enforcement policies and historic preservation aims, Historic Landmark Commission members are working to make sure things are more aligned and less hopelessly complicated for property owners who find…

Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 12, 2024

City could revive idled homelessness prevention programs with its next budget

The city will likely look at restarting funding for homelessness prevention programs that were largely shelved in recent years in response to receiving federal funding that prioritized rapid rehousing efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. Last week, City Council’s Public Health…

Public Health • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 11, 2024

Staff shortages are still a problem at APD

Before a scheduled briefing on the Austin Police Department’s community policing program, members of the City Council Public Safety Committee heard a pitch from Ethan Cheramie of On Scene Services proposing that his company take over the duties of officers…

Police • By Jo Clifton • Jun 11, 2024

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Condemned homes get a stay of demolition at landmark commission 

In an effort to sort out the complicated details, Historic Landmark Commission members have unanimously supported a delay on demolishing two East Austin homes that are both historic and condemned. Both homes, which were built around 1916, are Hofheinz houses,…

Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 11, 2024

A 'heat dome' is back over Texas. Here's what that means (and why it's the worst).

Last year was a lot. It was the second-hottest summer in Texas. Much of that heat is because, well, Texas is hot as all get-out. Not just some get-out. It’s hot as all get-out. But last year, we thought, was novel: a pressure system,…

Environment • By Andrew Weber, KUT • Jun 10, 2024

City exploring private real estate for homeless shelters ahead of Marshalling Yard closure

The city is searching through a variety of private real estate options that could serve as temporary congregate shelter space beginning in March 2025, when the Marshalling Yard facility is slated to close. Last week, City Council’s Public Health Committee…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 10, 2024

Environmental Commission looks to make Austin safer for birds

The Environmental Commission voted Wednesday to form a working group to delve into how Austin can live up to its “Bird City” title by creating bird-safe buildings. The near-unanimous vote, with Colin Nickells abstaining, followed a presentation by Heidi Trudell,…

Environment • By Amy Smith • Jun 10, 2024

Kathie Tovo kicks off mayoral campaign criticizing Kirk Watson

Kathie Tovo, who served on City Council from 2012 to 2023, including four years as mayor pro tem, is running for mayor – and she’s not shy about explaining why she wants to replace Mayor Kirk Watson. At her campaign…

Elections • By Jo Clifton • Jun 7, 2024

Traffic signals to be activated this month at I-35 and Fourth Street

Long-awaited traffic signals have been installed at Interstate 35 and Fourth Street – one of the most popular ways to walk from one side of the highway to the other – and are scheduled to be activated this month. The…

Transportation • By Nathan Bernier, KUT • Jun 7, 2024

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