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City on course to add 330 electric vehicles by 2020
The city of Austin’s vehicle fleet appears likely to see a large infusion of electric vehicles in the coming years, as part of the city’s goal to become carbon neutral by 2050. The target of Austin Energy and the fleet…
City Hall • By Chad Swiatecki • Sep 22, 2016
Council to consider funds for fashion incubator
Austin is known for its live music, its barbecue and Mexican food, its innovative technology companies, and even for hosting the Formula One races. Now, there’s a possibility that Austin will become known as a hub for the fashion industry.…
Budget • By Jo Clifton • Sep 22, 2016
Council appears divided over Grove PUD
City Council on Thursday will finally begin its deliberations on the Grove at Shoal Creek, a controversial planned unit development proposed for a vacant 75-acre lot at the corner of Bull Creek Road and 45th Street. In anticipation of hours…
Development • By Jack Craver • Sep 21, 2016
Amid transparency anxieties, Travis County approves Central Health's budget
After nearly four hours of start-and-stop discussion on Tuesday, the Travis County Commissioners Court gave its blessing to Central Health’s proposed tax rate and budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. The 4-0-1 vote capped off one of the longest discussions before…
Travis County • By Caleb Pritchard • Sep 21, 2016
Candidates come out swinging in District 6 forum
In a repeat match of their neck-and-neck 2014 race, City Council Member Don Zimmerman and challenger Jimmy Flannigan met Tuesday night beneath a giant screen at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lakeline. There was no feature on the bill, but that…
Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Sep 21, 2016
State report outlines potential new locations for Austin State Hospital
Austin is home to one of the first mental health care facilities in Texas, but state lawmakers are considering selling the property and relocating the facility. The Austin State Hospital admits about 4,000 patients a year, serving 39 counties. But…
Development • By Syeda Hasan • Sep 21, 2016
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Chamber says land reform is top transportation priority
The Austin Chamber of Commerce has a new primary pill in its prescription for treating the city’s notorious traffic congestion, but it’s one that’s been known to cause many a case of political hives: density. The group will unveil that…
Transportation • By Caleb Pritchard • Sep 21, 2016
Court faces more pressure over Central Health transparency concerns
Activists have turned up the heat on the Travis County Commissioners Court to take a closer look at millions of dollars paid out by the county’s health district in the last two years. Attorney Fred Lewis sent out on Monday…
Public Health • By Caleb Pritchard • Sep 20, 2016
Austin Energy gears up for smarter smart meters
Nearly a decade after rolling out smart meters for all of its electric customers, Austin Energy is planning another citywide meter upgrade. At a Monday meeting of the Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee, AE General Manager Jackie Sargent told City…
Energy • By Jack Craver • Sep 20, 2016
Austin's 'big three' parks to see fewer events
The number of festivals and large events at Austin’s highest-profile public parks could decrease in the coming years if City Council follows through on recommendations expected from the Parklands Events Task Force. Shifting usage away from the city’s “big three”…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Sep 20, 2016
Candidates square off in District 4 debate
Two of the three candidates vying for the District 4 City Council seat faced off Monday in a packed North Austin coffeehouse and answered questions from those they hope to represent. Incumbent Council Member Greg Casar has represented District 4…
Elections • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 20, 2016
Saving Austin music with words, if not dollars
Of the many long looks, panel discussions and reports that have examined the fragile state of Austin’s music economy and culture over the past 18 months, few were as fortunately timed as last week’s guest lecture/panel event “The Crisis in…
