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Council gets first crack at South Austin Plan
Despite an unexpected rescheduling of the public hearing, neighbors concerned about the South Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan showed up in force Friday afternoon. City Council members took up the plan Friday, after making the unorthodox decision late Thursday evening to…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 2, 2014
Hello seersucker, goodbye summer
Though City Council slogged through a lengthy agenda at its Thursday meeting, there was time for a bit of festivity and to make a fashion statement. “In the normal world, it’s devastating if you show up wearing the same outfit…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 2, 2014
Update: Council motion to reconsider fails, business group reacts to new mandate
Late Friday afternoon, Council Member Bill Spelman asked his colleagues to reconsider their actions on a resolution by Council Member Chris Riley that instructs Austin Energy to greatly increase their renewable resources — specifically solar — and work toward eliminating…
Local Politics • By Jo Clifton • Aug 29, 2014
Acevedo predicts changes to deportation program
Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo told the Monitor on Thursday that he believes the focus of the federal Secure Communities Program could change by the end of 2014. Speaking after he briefed the Council on a proposed new city booking facility, Acevedo…
Local Politics • By Michael Kanin • Aug 29, 2014
Butler Park Pitch and Putt stays in family
Though the terms have yet to be hashed out, the Kinser family will continue operating Butler Park Pitch and Putt, as they have for the past 64 years. “Shame on us for letting it go so long without raising the…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Aug 29, 2014
Riley resolution passes in chaotic Council finish
Update: An Austin Energy official told the Monitor early Friday morning that they had left Council chambers for home after Council members passed a resolution to recess the meeting until noon today. A twisting, chaotic end to Austin City Council’s…
Environment • By Michael Kanin • Aug 29, 2014
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Owner seeks demolition of Red River house
The Red River International House moved one step closer to demolition Tuesday night. The city has initiated historic zoning on the well-known red and white house at 3805 Red River St., after its owner sought permission to tear it down.…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Aug 29, 2014
Candidates talk transportation at mayoral forum
Though Austin residents can only vote for one Council member to represent their geographic district this Election Day, everyone in the city gets a say in who becomes the next mayor. Five of those in the running showed up for the…
Elections • By Kara Nuzback • Aug 28, 2014
Commission rejects parking changes
A proposal that would allow businesses to count metered street parking toward their parking requirements found no friends at Tuesday night’s Planning Commission meeting. Currently, city code requires that businesses outside of downtown fulfill minimum parking requirements primarily through off-street…
Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Aug 28, 2014
AISD funding situation dire, panel hears
On the second day back in school for students, Austin Independent School District Chief Financial Officer Nicole Conley briefed the Council Audit and Finance Committee on the severe financial challenges the district is facing. Or, as Council Member Laura Morrison…
Resources • By Gene Davis • Aug 28, 2014
County getting funds for Timber Creek
The Travis County Commissioners Court has agreed to enter into a Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that will provide the county with federal funding for home buyouts in the flood-prone Timber Creek subdivision. The agreement provides…
Development • By Tyler Whitson • Aug 28, 2014
Central Health's 2015 budget up 8.8 percent
If you think your health care bill is big and confusing, check out the one at Central Health. The Travis County’s health care district brought its Fiscal Year 2015 budget to the Commissioner’s Court Tuesday with an 8.8 percent increase…
