EMS union calls for Levy to resign from Public Safety panel

Ongoing worries about the management of the Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services appear to have turned into a political squabble in advance of negotiations for a new contract for service field personnel.   The immediate result is a call…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 26, 2013

City unveils plans for upgrades to Festival Beach park area

The city unveiled its first conceptual renderings of the 90-acre Festival Beach area on Monday night, taking care to emphasize the importance of public input.   Of the neighborhoods across the city, those on the East Side around Festival Beach…

Uncategorized • By Kimberly Reeves • Feb 26, 2013

Austin Energy files response to testimony in PUC rate case

Austin Energy’s response to rate case testimony that questions its basic fiscal needs and calculations is a detailed, sometimes brusque refutation of the filings offered by its opponents.   Over hundreds of pages, key utility personnel – including Director of…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 25, 2013

Environmental Board backs plan for changes to Barton Springs pool

The Environmental Board voted last week to recommend a plan for changes to the Barton Springs Pool, including a variance to the Save Our Springs Ordinance to allow a small increase in impervious cover. The plan has been making its…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 25, 2013

City officials ponder if Austin Olympics bid is a good idea

Mayor Lee Leffingwell had not yet received a letter yesterday that is supposedly on its way asking if Austin wants to apply to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, but he was not ready to jump on the bandwagon. On Wednesday,…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 22, 2013

Austin Energy to dispute PUC staff view on revenue increase

Austin Energy staff will respond today to testimony filed with the state Public Utility Commission critical of the utility’s 2012 rate increase. The response is expected to cover concerns raised by the Office of Public Utility Counsel as well as…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 22, 2013

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Travis Commissioners to vote on trio of affordable housing projects

The Travis County Commissioners Court is looking at a new way to bring affordable housing to areas outside the city.  Commissioners will vote next week on whether to endorse three projects seeking competitive housing tax credits from the state.  …

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 22, 2013

Barrientos says he’s not running, endorses Eckhardt for Judge

Former State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos will not run for Travis County Judge after all. Barrientos made that announcement Wednesday morning from the steps of the gazebo at Plaza Saltillo.   “I thank you for letting me serve, and for asking…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 21, 2013

Strama says current session to be his last in Texas Legislature

State Representative Mark Strama (D-Austin) announced Wednesday that he will not seek a sixth term in that office. The news came as part of an entry posted on his Inside the Rail Texas blog.   There, Strama also directly addressed…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 21, 2013

Council okays fee instead of water quality pond on Lake Hills lots

Austin City Council members Thursday ended a 10-year fight about water quality in the Austin Lake Hills subdivision located near Lake Austin. In so doing, they allow – or force, depending on one’s perspective – the owners of six lots…

Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Feb 20, 2013

Travis Commissioners encourage legislators to expand Medicaid

Despite some misgivings among the ranks, the Travis County Commissioners Court moved forward in declaring support for Medicaid expansion on Tuesday.   The court voted unanimously to approve a resolution “strongly encouraging” the Texas Legislature to expand coverage in accordance…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 20, 2013

Commission backs rezoning despite ‘commercial creep’ concerns

Setting aside concerns about “commercial creep,” the Planning Commission unanimously recommended a zoning change for a South Austin property last week.           The owner of the property at 2111 Fortview Road is seeking a zoning change from Single-family residence (SF-3)…

Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 19, 2013

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