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AISD staff to formalize HUB participation program
On Monday, the Austin Independent School District board of trustees directed staff to move forward with final plans for the district’s first official historically underutilized business program (known as HUB), though many board members expressed reservations. Although the issue has…
AISD • By Courtney Griffin • Feb 17, 2016
Suit against APD alleges excessive use of force, racial discrimination in jaywalking arrest
From KUT: A local law firm is suing Austin police officers involved in an incident on Sixth Street downtown early in the morning of Nov. 6, 2015. The lawsuit (embedded below) claims that officers used excessive force and singled out…
Courts • By KUT News • Feb 16, 2016
Council moves toward closing small-lot loophole
When the small-lot amnesty tool was adopted by the city, no one envisioned that it would lead to houses that spanned two small lots being demolished in order to build more new homes. But that is what’s happening today. And,…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 16, 2016
Oak Creek affordable housing debate just starting
A developer seeking state tax credits to fund an affordable housing complex in North Austin got a boost from City Council on Thursday, despite loud objections from a large group of neighbors as well as familiar criticism of housing subsidies…
City Council • By Jack Craver • Feb 16, 2016
Crestview home finds new life in Del Valle
When the demolition of 1208 Stobaugh St. came before the Historic Landmark Commission in November, it seemed to strike a nerve with Historic Preservation Officer Steve Sadowsky, who – faced with an agenda full of demolitions – urged the city…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 16, 2016
LSTAR troubles present another snag for Project Connect
Project Connect, the ambitious vision of a multimodal transportation future in Central Texas, hit a major pothole last week with Union Pacific’s decision to walk away from negotiations with the Lone Star Rail District. In a letter to the district,…
Transit • By Caleb Pritchard • Feb 15, 2016
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Council postpones Pilot Knob decision
City Council voted 9-2 early Friday morning to postpone consideration of changes to the controversial Pilot Knob zoning and fee transfer deal. At the same time, Council directed city staff to provide a financial analysis and briefing on the impact…
City Council • By Jo Clifton • Feb 15, 2016
Reporter's Notebook: Drive crashes
All4Nothing… South Austin, for better or worse, has long been considered the bastion of Austin of Yore. From hippies to low-slung bungalows to grimy music clubs, South River City keeps it weird. One hallmark of local heritage to which it…
Austin • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 15, 2016
Austin Monitor Radio: TravCo Sheriff candidate Don Rios
Travis County Sheriff candidate Don Rios sits down with Austin Monitor reporter Caleb Pritchard. Austin Monitor Radio is sponsored by Austin Water. Post is embedded below:
Radio • By Michael Kanin • Feb 15, 2016
Kanin on Council: Ride-Hailing set to go before Austin voters
KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talks to The Austin Monitor‘s Michael Kanin about the Austin City Council’s ridesharing debate, the last-minute negotiations and the lead-up to the May election on regulating Uber and Lyft. Embedded below.
Radio • By Michael Kanin • Feb 12, 2016
TNC ordinance heads to Austin voters
City Council late Thursday opted not to adopt an ordinance governing transportation network companies that was proposed through a citizens petition, setting the stage for a city-wide vote May 7. Council Member Don Zimmerman abstained from the vote, and Council members Ellen…
City Council • By Eva Ruth Moravec • Feb 12, 2016
Lone Star Rail hits major roadblock
A top official with the Lone Star Rail District, or LSTAR, said his agency will continue chugging along despite a serious setback that puts its fundamental mission in jeopardy. On Tuesday, Jerry Wilmoth, Union Pacific’s general manager of network infrastructure,…
