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Record rate of traffic fatalities confounds APD
Traffic fatalities are so frequent in Austin that it’s difficult to keep up. That much was clear at the Public Safety Commission meeting Monday, when a person who had been struck and killed by a car just that morning did…
Public Safety • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Jun 2, 2015
Barbecue smoke debate takes new shape
While it did not take action on a set of proposed barbecue smoke regulations Monday, the City Council Health and Human Services Committee made it clear that it hopes to find a way to help residents impacted by smoke without…
Austin • By Tyler Whitson • Jun 2, 2015
AISD land purchase deemed reasonable
The Austin Independent School District board of trustees heard advice from a real estate expert Monday regarding future property purchases, including the potential purchase of land for a new south Austin high school. Board members vowed to make a decision…
AISD • By Courtney Griffin • Jun 2, 2015
Austin Music Census reveals fault lines in industry
The Austin Music Census is out, and it warns that Austin’s music industry is rapidly approaching a tipping point. According to the census, Austin’s musicians and music industry professionals are finding it difficult to get by in a more expensive…
Music & Entertainment • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 1, 2015
Travis County takes no action on appraisals
Travis County Commissioners voted on Friday to do nothing. That was the decision in a rare special voting session called to address the city of Austin’s decision to challenge commercial property tax appraisals. The commissioners had before them three options:…
Travis County • By Caleb Pritchard • Jun 1, 2015
Cemetery Master Plan gets swift approval, some add-ons
Although the city’s 511-page Historic Cemeteries Master Plan has gotten quick approval from relevant boards and commissions before heading to City Council, several bodies have tacked on their own concerns along the way. The master plan, which considers the future…
Austin • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Jun 1, 2015
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Changes coming to City Hall parking
Changes are coming to the City Hall parking garage this summer. Garage users will have to find a new route to their space. And, once there, they may need to have a little more cash on hand. According to a May…
City Hall • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 1, 2015
Airport car rental audit shows minor problem
The city of Austin collected about $10 million in 2012 and $12 million in 2013 in airport car rental fees, according to a city audit. Assistant City Auditor Walt Persons told the Council Audit and Finance Committee on Wednesday that…
Transportation • By Jo Clifton • Jun 1, 2015
Austin Monitor Radio: Council Member Ora Houston
Austin City Council Member Ora Houston joins Monitor publisher Mike Kanin to talk about her first few months in office, her policy priorities, and much more. Sponsored by Kerbey Lane. Embedded below.
Austin • By Michael Kanin • May 31, 2015
Council moves forward with appraisal challenge
City Council presented a united front yesterday and voted unanimously to file a petition challenging the Travis Central Appraisal District’s valuation of commercial properties this year. On May 19, the city released a report that showed undervaluation of commercial properties by…
City Council • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 29, 2015
Council extends certain hospital energy contracts
Following up on last week’s decision to extend contracts for large Austin Energy customers, City Council voted Thursday to expand the treatment to St. David’s HealthCare and Seton Healthcare Family. The six-month extensions for contracts that were set to expire…
Energy • By Tyler Whitson • May 29, 2015
CapMetro awards $256 million contract
The Capital Metro board of trustees decided at its regular meeting to swap service contractors for a portion of its bus routes Wednesday, despite employee concerns. Board members unanimously approved a $256 million contract with Dallas-based MV Transportation that could…
