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Animal Commissioners skeptical of vet legislation

Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission decided Wednesday that City Council should investigate whether two bills filed in the Texas Legislature would affect the city’s no-kill agenda. The bills, one of which opponents say threatens the ability of city shelters to care…

Austin • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Mar 20, 2015

AISD increases community oversight of bond funds

Community members will provide more oversight to Austin Independent School District’s bond projects in the future. Superintendent Paul Cruz said the AISD’s Community Bond Oversight Committee will begin reviewing changes to bond projects before the board of trustees reviews them. In…

AISD • By Courtney Griffin • Mar 20, 2015

New DAA president talks Austin

After a month at the helm of the Downtown Austin Alliance, president and CEO De Peart says he has gotten to know Austinites and their issues a bit better. Peart moved here from Pittsburgh, where he was executive vice president…

Austin • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 20, 2015

Austin Monitor Radio: Council Member Greg Casar

Austin City Council Member Greg Casar joins Monitor publisher Mike Kanin to talk about Casar’s first three months in office. Sponsored by Kerbey Lane. Show is embedded below.

Monitor News & Media • By Michael Kanin • Mar 19, 2015

Critics say CAMPO 2040 Plan doomed to fail

Those wondering what Austin-area roads might look like in 25 years need look no further than the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan. Many of those who have, it seems, do not like what they see. The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization…

Roads • By Tyler Whitson • Mar 19, 2015

Panel OKs parking cuts for some small apartments

In some parts of the city, accessory apartments on residential properties — called accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — may soon have fewer parking requirements. The Planning Commission Codes and Ordinances Subcommittee voted 2-1 in favor of easing parking requirements…

The Code • By Kara Nuzback • Mar 19, 2015

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Neighbor's garage won't stop duplex, says board

A neighborhood association bid to overturn a building permit based on a neighbor’s garage lost an appeal at the Board of Adjustment last week. The board voted 6-1 to deny the appeal, with Board Member Stuart Hampton voting in opposition. Board…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 19, 2015

Austin Energy payments to city keep growing

Even though City Council froze the transfer from Austin Energy to the city’s general fund at $105 million in 2012, the amount the utility pays for support services has continued to grow. For the current fiscal year, the utility will…

City Hall • By Jo Clifton • Mar 18, 2015

City fails to patch SXSW crash-pad issue

An East Austin home whose lease holders are housing musicians in exchange for promotion on social media has city officials flummoxed. Neighbors of the Waller Street property argue that it is an inappropriate use of the house, which is zoned residential.…

Austin • By Kara Nuzback • Mar 18, 2015

With second thoughts, duplex project advances

It may have taken a couple of years, but the Historic Landmark Commission has given its blessing to plans for four new duplexes on the lot of a historic home in the North University neighborhood. Cater Joseph was asking permission…

Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 18, 2015

Austin Water reports on water-related legislation

As Central Texas continues to face its worst drought on record, state legislators are considering several bills this session that could affect water supplies in Austin and throughout the state. Austin Water Utility Legislative Coordinator Heather Cooke briefed the Water…

Texas State Legislature • By Tyler Whitson • Mar 17, 2015

Council sends cost overrun issues to committee

City Council members approved an additional expenditure last week of a little more than $91,000 for the construction contract for restoration of infrastructure along lower Shoal Creek to Lady Bird Lake. The total budget of that project was $1,217,366 to…

City Council • By Jo Clifton • Mar 17, 2015

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