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Friday, February 21, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
Energy
More energy-efficient homes are straining Austin Energy’s revenues
Austin Energy began its year with higher-than-expected revenues thanks to warmer temperatures this fall.“We’re about 5 percent over the forecast for the quarter in consumption,” said Stephanie Koudelka, the utility’s principal accounting manager, at the Feb. 10 meeting of the…
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
Uncategorized
Water and Wastewater Commission learns cause of foamy water
On Jan. 22, residents in South Austin reported foamy water in their taps following the Austin Fire Department’s extinguishing of a church fire.At the Feb. 12 meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission, Rick Coronado, the assistant director of Austin…
Friday, February 7, 2020 by Mose Buchele
Resources
Opponents of Austin trash transfer station take their case to the state
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality held a public hearing Thursday night on a proposal to build a garbage transfer station in North Austin. The project is facing growing opposition from public officials, neighbors and environmental groups.The Austin Community Landfill…
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 by Chad Swiatecki
Parks
Parks staff mark completion of first phase of Walnut Creek trail project
The city has brought to a close all major work on the portion of the Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail that runs through Balcones District Park, located to the west of MoPac Expressway. In a presentation to the Parks…
Friday, January 31, 2020 by Ryan Thornton
Parks
Oakwood Cemetery chapel report soon to be released
After years of anticipation, the Parks and Recreation Department has finalized its report on the East Austin Oakwood Cemetery chapel restoration project. The two-volume report will soon be delivered to the Texas Historical Commission for review.The city received the first…
Friday, January 31, 2020 by Chad Swiatecki
Parks
Parks board members call for better oversight of city’s bond spending
Members of the Parks and Recreation Board lobbed criticism at the city’s Bond Oversight Commission over frustration that the group has canceled the majority of its meetings since late 2018 and failed to properly review the city’s use of bond…
