Parties near settlement in Austin Energy rate case

Multiple City of Austin sources confirmed for In Fact Daily Tuesday afternoon the that parties are nearing a settlement agreement in the Austin Energy rate case. Though no one would comment on the record about the settlement – or its…

Zilker Neighborhood backs South Lamar Goodwill-apartments project

The Zilker Neighborhood Association resoundingly approved an affordable housing project on South Lamar last night. Only one person out of 25 or so in attendance voted against the project, tentatively called the “Skyway Studios,” which will be the result of…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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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,…

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…

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.  …

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…

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…

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…