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South Congress hotel waivers trump some neighbors' worries
After a successful night at the Planning Commission, a new South Congress hotel will have both a pool and a driveway — despite concerns about their placement from neighbors and the church next door. While the zoning at 2510 South…
Zoning • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 11, 2016
Reporter's Notebook: Can't lose
Clear eyes, full hearts and… a sled… Mayor Steve Adler is hip with youth culture and he’s not afraid to show it. Last week, Hizzoner unleashed a small tweetstorm that focused on local music culture and also featured GIFs borrowed from…
Reporters' Notebook • By Austin Monitor • Jul 11, 2016
Austin Monitor Radio: CM Ann Kitchen on a potential 2016 transportation bond
Austin City Council Member Ann Kitchen joins Austin Monitor reporter Caleb Pritchard for her take on a potential 2016 transportation bond. Post is embedded below.
Radio • By Michael Kanin • Jul 11, 2016
CAMPO approves long list of short-term projects
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) on Wednesday night approved a nearly $1 billion laundry list of transportation projects that are set to break ground over the next four years. The 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) contains a total…
Transportation • By Caleb Pritchard • Jul 8, 2016
Why a little line on campaign websites might make a candidate look like a cheater
Natalie Gauldin’s backyard plays by its own rules. The grass tickles our calves and her almost 3-year-old daughter has left some toys scattered around. Dogs bark at us from inside her house in Austin’s District 7. But all these distractions,…
Elections • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Jul 8, 2016
Recall petition launched against Bastrop mayor
A political action committee run by a longtime Austin-area activist is launching a petition to recall Bastrop Mayor Ken Kesselus. The petition, which was released by the Linda Curtis-led Independent Texans PAC, takes Kesselus to task for a number of…
Local Government • By Jack Craver • Jul 8, 2016
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Environmental Commission pushes city to join lawsuit over SH 45 SW toll road
Citing concerns about whether a proposed state highway improvement project will contaminate Barton Springs, the Environmental Commission recommended that City Council join a lawsuit against the state agencies behind the project. The proposed toll road, which would be built between…
Environment • By Cate Malek • Jul 8, 2016
Fire Dept. on Barton Creek drownings: There's only so much we can do
There is only so much the city can do to prevent people from putting themselves at risk in Barton Creek or other area waterways, an Austin Fire Department official told members of the Public Safety Commission on Tuesday. “Water is…
Public Safety • By Jack Craver • Jul 7, 2016
San Marcos support for LSTAR could be too little, too late
As the Lone Star Rail District approaches what could be the end of the line, one important city along its still-theoretical route is hoping to keep it on track. San Marcos City Council voted on Tuesday night to approve a…
Transit • By Caleb Pritchard • Jul 7, 2016
Planning Commission OKs zoning change for St. James Baptist Church
Concerns voiced by neighbors about gentrification and traffic resonated with members of the Planning Commission but ultimately did not sway members from recommending a zoning change that will turn a plot of undeveloped land in East Austin into dozens of…
Zoning • By Jack Craver • Jul 7, 2016
Commissioners talk history
Austin’s boards and commissions continue to inspect the details of a plan for a $5.8 million face-lift for downtown’s Republic Square. At the Historic Landmark Commission, that means taking a look at how the area’s history is — and isn’t…
Parks • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 7, 2016
Commission wants ongoing scrutiny of police body camera policies
Activists and city leaders who pushed for the Austin Police Department to equip its officers with body cameras continue to voice concerns about the implementation of the program, including whether it will bring the intended transparency and protect the privacy…
