APD vows to end DNA evidence backlog

Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo said Monday that the police department is committed to erasing its backlog of untested DNA evidence, which includes sexual assault kits as well as evidence collected from the scenes of property crimes. Acevedo told City…

Budget • By Jo Clifton • Sep 13, 2016

Stagehands at ZACH Theatre ask city to step into wage fight

Although they’re used to being behind the scenes, the stagehands from ZACH Theatre are going public with their requests for more equitable pay. On Sept. 1, representatives of the stagehands asked City Council to put stipulations on cultural organizations like…

City Council • By Cate Malek • Sep 13, 2016

More than a yard sign: A near repeat of 2014 in District 4 race

Austin’s District 4 is one of its most diverse – more than 65 percent of its residents are Hispanic, and nearly 10 percent of the district is African-American. Currently, City Council Member Greg Casar represents the north central district. Austin’s…

Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Sep 13, 2016

City commissions move closer to gender balance

In Austin’s first election featuring geographic, single-member districts, voters sent seven women and four men (including the mayor) to the new 10-1 City Council, making the capital of Texas the first major U.S. city governed by a majority-female elected body.…

City Council • By Jack Craver • Sep 12, 2016

More than a yard sign: An incumbent, a boxer and a tech guy in District 2

Complaints we hear citywide about affordability are magnified in Austin’s District 2. The southeast district has some of the lowest-income residents, with a median family income of $42,650. The district also boasts the largest Hispanic population – a point of…

Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Sep 12, 2016

Special events could see added fees, scrutiny to lower city's price tag

Organizers of many of the more than 800 special events held in Austin every year are likely to see increased costs and oversight in the years to come, especially for large-scale events that require street closures and place other significant…

Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Sep 12, 2016

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Reporter's Notebook: Cash rules everything around us

In for a penny… This week, City Council will OK the city’s budget. So, it’s understandable that the conversation last week was dominated by budget discussions – particularly given the $1.6 million or so that City Council is left looking…

Reporters' Notebook • By Austin Monitor • Sep 12, 2016

Austin Monitor Radio: Jimmy Flannigan

District 6 City Council candidate Jimmy Flannigan joins Austin Monitor publisher Mike Kanin to chat about his candidacy. Audio embedded below.

Elections • By Michael Kanin • Sep 12, 2016

Cap Metro seeks input on plan that rewrites late-night and shuttle service

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority is probing the public one last time before putting the final touches on a system-wide overhaul. That overhaul promises to increase frequent transit but also reduce late-night routes and University of Texas shuttle service. The…

Transit • By Caleb Pritchard • Sep 9, 2016

Council bickers over proposed budget cuts

The only thing clear from City Council’s most recent discussion about the budget is that there remains plenty of disagreement among the 11 members over where to cut. Mayor Steve Adler kicked off Thursday’s budget work session with a list…

Budget • By Jack Craver • Sep 9, 2016

Audit says PARD needs more data, money

The Austin Parks and Recreation Department may not be able to continue to provide services that citizens expect, and it faces the prospect of either cutting back on services or finding more funding in order to ensure the department’s long-term…

Parks • By Jo Clifton • Sep 9, 2016

Plan to reduce grass carp in Lake Austin sparks new concerns for anglers

Standing next to Lake Austin, watching the wake of passing motorboats lick the shoreline, you likely wouldn’t think there was anything amiss. But just below the water’s surface, many of the creatures that call the reservoir home are struggling for…

Environment • By Mose Buchele, KUT • Sep 9, 2016

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