GovernmentCentral AustinAustin Council Member Greg Casar files initial paperwork for run at Kirk Watson’s vacated Texas Senate seatMarch 2, 2020
Real EstateCentral AustinDisrupting the cycle: Unprecedented effort tries to untie foster care, homelessness in AustinFebruary 28, 2020
Central AustinState to lease sanctioned homeless encampment in SE Austin to chamber-led coalition; plans for 150-bed shelter underwayFebruary 27, 2020
DevelopmentCentral Austin912,000-sq.-ft. Rainey district project tied to WeWork clears final hurdle before Austin City CouncilFebruary 26, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinTravis County judge unimpressed with Austin’s initial bid to buy historic Palm SchoolFebruary 24, 2020
Public SafetyCentral AustinWith initiative to curb fear of violent crime, Austin’s Downtown Commission recommends full staffing of policeFebruary 24, 2020
Central AustinAustin's lease on historic Muny poised for extension as UT, City Council prepare to talkFebruary 24, 2020
NonprofitCentral AustinWith Rathgeber Center opening on horizon, downtown Salvation Army homeless shelter begins transition away from familiesFebruary 20, 2020
GovernmentAustinAustin taps downtown homeless shelter operator to expand permanent supportive housing programFebruary 20, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinState may lease 5-acre homeless camp to chamber and Downtown Austin Alliance, kick-starting shelter effortFebruary 20, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinNo timeline set on opening of Austin’s first conversion of motel to homeless shelterFebruary 18, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAustin Council Member Greg Casar 'seriously considering' run for Kirk Watson’s state Senate seatFebruary 18, 2020
Real EstateCentral AustinAustin’s eight-year effort to rewrite land code advances to final vote with City Council's second-round approvalFebruary 14, 2020
Real EstateCentral AustinTense land development code debate leaves Austin City Council members concerned over tenor of proceedingsFebruary 13, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAmid pushback, council agrees to temporarily bring in former head of federal homelessness agencyFebruary 6, 2020
Public SafetyCentral AustinAustin officials: Better communication among depts. could help prevent future homeless camp fireFebruary 5, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsAustinites likely to cast monumental vote in 2020, with transit proposition, local seats likely on fall ballotJanuary 29, 2020
DevelopmentCentral AustinOnly 1 of 2 condo projects proposed for Austin’s old ‘Graffiti Park’ receives Planning Commission support, both head to City Council for final decisionJanuary 29, 2020
Real EstateSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsProposed 400-unit, mixed-use development in St. Elmo district seeks final Austin City Council approvalJanuary 29, 2020
Real EstateCentral AustinCity staff: Only 2% of new home construction in Austin over last 10 years was ‘missing-middle’ housingJanuary 28, 2020
DevelopmentCentral AustinAustin’s old ‘Graffiti Park’ site proposed for two-part, 22-condo developmentJanuary 28, 2020
Public SafetyCentral AustinAustin police chief doubles down: Cops will continue citing and, in some cases, arresting for pot possession despite City Council directionJanuary 24, 2020
Public SafetyCentral AustinAustin City Council tells police to stop enforcement against low-level pot possession; police Chief Brian Manley says council cannot dictate enforcement of state lawJanuary 24, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinCouncil members divided over hire of outside attorney in property protest rights lawsuitJanuary 23, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinWith resources limited in homelessness initiatives, potential of former HealthSouth property sparks disagreement on City CouncilJanuary 22, 2020
Public SafetyCentral AustinSupport grows among Austin City Council members who want to end local penalties for low-level marijuana possessionJanuary 17, 2020
DevelopmentCentral AustinPlanned 49-story Rainey Street district project clears major hurdle on way to 2022 completion dateJanuary 16, 2020
TransportationCentral AustinWith unveiling of 'transformational' transit proposal, support for urban rail grows among Austin leadersJanuary 15, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinNine months after ribbon-cutting, Salvation Army’s East Austin homeless shelter to open at limited capacityJanuary 7, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinA crowded pin and high stakes: Historic Muny’s future leans on ability to raise millions by May deadlineDecember 24, 2019
